I have a nice blued 3rd model 38 safety hammerless that is stamped USX on the right side just below the S&W trademark. The serial number is also stamped above the trademark in the right side. This Smith is in very good shape and carries about 90% of the original finish. This revolver came from the family of the U.S. Express Co. agent that was serving from approx 1907 - 1912, here in Oklahoma. I hope someone can tell us the date of manufacture-purchase and approx value. Thanks Henri
3rd model 38 safety hammerless, USX
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We can give you guesses from the information you provided, but a partial serial number from the bottom of the grip frame (like 123xxx) and photos would help for more exact estimates. Here is a post for ID and other information:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-antiques/320930-identify-your-gun-updated.html
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-antiques/320930-identify-your-gun-updated.html
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The serial number puts it as shipping sometime around 1902-1905, which would fit with the history you provided.
Without more information it would be difficult to estimate a value, but with the family history it would be impossible to replace at any cost, right?
Without more information it would be difficult to estimate a value, but with the family history it would be impossible to replace at any cost, right?
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The serial number marks it as a fourth model .38 Safety Hammerless. These were manufactured from 1898-1907 with yours about 80% of the way through the serial numbers. I have one with a serial number of 188xxx that was shipped from S&W in Sept 1906 so yours was probably shipped after that although S&W didn't necessarily ship them in serial number order.
The value is hard to determine without photos. If the bluing is good it will command a slightly higher price because nickel finishes were more popular. About $400 to $600 in the condition you describe. If in pristine condition it will get over $1000. Hope this helps.
Stan
The value is hard to determine without photos. If the bluing is good it will command a slightly higher price because nickel finishes were more popular. About $400 to $600 in the condition you describe. If in pristine condition it will get over $1000. Hope this helps.
Stan
