Need Help

[tmike49]

Trying to Find out about to smith and wesson guns the first one is a top break 32 serial number 66801 last date is jan.3,82 the second one is a 38 serial number 87709 last date is may 11, 1890

 

[DWalt]

You really should post a few good pictures of each if you want an answer. The information you have provided is too minimal for a reliable ID.

 

[tmike49]

k will try not good at this stuff

 

[tmike49]

need help

38 smith and wesson last date may11,1890 serial number 87709

 

[murphydog]

Please do a search (Search, then Search Site/Google) for the post To Identify Your Gun, and post back with the information we need for an ID.

 

[tmike49]

need help

32 smith and wesson serial number 66801 last date on gun jan. 3,82 thank for all the help.

 

[tmike49]

need to know all i can about this gun was my fathers

 

[DWalt]

OK, it is a S&W .32 Double Action, 4th Model. It likely dates from around the mid-1880s. There were about 328,000 of these made in five models, so they are not rare, and have no significant monetary value unless in really top condition. Yours does not appear to be close to top condition. It uses .32 S&W ammunition, which is still available, provided you can find it.

 

[DWalt]

It appears to be an S&W .38 Single Action, 2nd Model. It was made during the period 1877-1891, and yours is a late one. It uses .38 S&W ammunition (NOT .38 S&W Special), also available, but a little difficult to find.

 

[handejector]

Please do a search (Search, then Search Site/Google) for the post To Identify Your Gun, and post back with the information we need for an ID.

Search?

It's a STICKY in the first three forums!

 

[murphydog]

I see that...now . Thanks!

The Search linik is on the home page, but referring to the categories will be even easier.

 

[DWalt]

#8 and #9 are the answers. This thread has turned very confusing.