We have a .38 that was my dad's. My husband was just told, by the owner of our local gun shop, that this gun is probably pre 1900. Serial #272 390 and the logo is on the handle. May be too vague, but it's worth a try.
Welcome to the forum. It would be best to post this
question in the 1896 to 1961 section of this forum. Also
it would really help to post a picture of the gun. Don