help identifying my grand dads old pistol

[alaberge5148]

I inherited a few old pistols when my grandpa passed away. one is an old smith and wesson top break pistol that is missing the hammer.

serial number 449XX
caliber is i am pretty sure .38
barrel length is 5"

I would like to try to get it put back together, not for monetary value but mainly for personal value. any info would be greatly appreciated thank you

 

[DCWilson]

Welcome to the forum. Your grandfather's revolver is a .38 Double Action, Second Model. The second model was produced from 1880 to 1884.

It ought to be possible to find a hammer, and one of the forum members here might even have one in a spare parts box.

 

[gmborkovic]

Hello new guy and welcome. You will find a hammer here on the Forum.

 

[alaberge5148]

thank you for the quick responses, this already helps me out a great deal!