Hi,
I just joined and this is my first post.
I inherited a S&W 6 shot revolver. There are 4 screws on the side plate; the one near the hammer top is only about half on the plate. There is also a screw in front of the trigger guard.
The SN is 284XXX; there are no letters in front. There are no "logos" engraved on either side but "SMITH & WESSON" is in block type on the left side of the barrel. The right side reads "38 S&W Special CTG. The top is stamped "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. USA" along with patent dates, the last of which is "SEPT. 14. 09". The barrel measures 6" overall (about 5 3/16" in front of the frame) with a half circle front sight. The rear is a groove in the frame.
The hammer is case hardened. It has squarish wood grips. The number "166" (?) is stamped on the crane and it's recess.
From what I've seen here it is mid '50's or earlier but I don't know what frame it is and the serial number lists have a letter at the front. The condition is very good to excellent (?).
I've tried to anticipate questions but I've likely forgotten something important. I guess I'd like, mainly, to know what I have. If anyone could give a guess at it's approximate value, I would really appreciate it.
Bob (tvme)
I just joined and this is my first post.
I inherited a S&W 6 shot revolver. There are 4 screws on the side plate; the one near the hammer top is only about half on the plate. There is also a screw in front of the trigger guard.
The SN is 284XXX; there are no letters in front. There are no "logos" engraved on either side but "SMITH & WESSON" is in block type on the left side of the barrel. The right side reads "38 S&W Special CTG. The top is stamped "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. USA" along with patent dates, the last of which is "SEPT. 14. 09". The barrel measures 6" overall (about 5 3/16" in front of the frame) with a half circle front sight. The rear is a groove in the frame.
The hammer is case hardened. It has squarish wood grips. The number "166" (?) is stamped on the crane and it's recess.
From what I've seen here it is mid '50's or earlier but I don't know what frame it is and the serial number lists have a letter at the front. The condition is very good to excellent (?).
I've tried to anticipate questions but I've likely forgotten something important. I guess I'd like, mainly, to know what I have. If anyone could give a guess at it's approximate value, I would really appreciate it.
Bob (tvme)
