Help..38 lemon squeezer break top

[S&Wforever]

OK..long story short..acquired this from my grandmother. I will never part with it, and I will eventually ask S&W for help. Can someone look at these pics and tell me anything about this gun. Thanks in advance.

 

[opoefc]

What do you want to know? We can tell you a lot more if you post the serial number. Ed

 

[jrgator]

38nd

This is a website on lemon squeezer parts that list some info.

 

[TACC1]

jrgator,
Hey, thanks for the link. I've talked to Dave C., but didn't know about this link. TACC1

 

[S&Wforever]

Seril number 207,160. That site helped alot. Just wanted some basic info. Thanks for the help.

 

[Ken NC]

I think that is a .38 safety 4th model, made 1898-1907, according to the "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson." Those grips look in good shape and are said to be fragile. Is the bore in good shape? If you choose to shoot it you might replace them with reproduction polymer grips. I have one of that model, had it checked by a gunsmith, and was given okay to shoot it with modern factory 38 S&W (not "special") ammo. But others here are way more knowledgeable about shooting these than am I. JB Wood cautions that, if you remove the cylinder for cleaning (by lifting latch and unscrewing in the opposite direction it rotates for firing) be careful not to let the latch drop as that will score an ugly line around the cylinder.