Looking for any info. on this antique S&W .38 cal. revolver...
The gun and 5 bullets were given to me by my great Uncle years ago. He said it was issued to him while employed as a Guard.
When he retired, the company gave it to him as a retirement gift.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you in advance!!
As has already been said, this is a .38 New Departure, also known as a .38 Safety Hammerless. These were some of Smith & Wesson's bread-and-butter guns before the hand ejector (side swing cylinder) revolvers took over.
Based on other guns we've lettered, this probably shipped from the factory circa 1895.
Looking For Info On This Antique Revolver...
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