need some expert eyes on this top break

[mwc]

hi all,
im not really knowlegeable on top breaks, and wnated to get some more informed opinions of this 2nd model safety hammerless 32s&w:

please excuse my photo skills (which stinks), but do you all think this is a re-blue?

on one hand, i think that its simply too nice to be original finish for a 100 yrd old revolver, and I didn't think that s&w put bright blue on "pedestrian" revolvers like the safety hammerless.....
but then when i look closer: 1) its got a NEW bore & chambers, i mean sharp and bright like its never had a round thru it, 2) no dishing of screw holes (the "halo" around pin holes is oil, not dishing) or "fuzzy" mating lines with the sideplate and crisp patent dates, 3) bare steel on the muzzle face, cyl rachets and top face of the locking lugs (i miserably tried to capture that in the photos), 4) absolutely clean case coloring on trigger, 5) no blemishes on the recoil shield, 6) of course, no rework markings under the grips.....
since im not all that versed in top breaks, could this be a re-blue, or a well preserved original, or (way out in left field) recent issue modern clone from italy? what say you? any help is appreciated!

 

[mwc]

hi all,
im not really knowlegeable on top breaks, and wnated to get some more informed opinions of this 2nd model safety hammerless 32s&w:

please excuse my photo skills (which stinks), but do you all think this is a re-blue?

on one hand, i think that its simply too nice to be original finish for a 100 yrd old revolver, and I didn't think that s&w put bright blue on "pedestrian" revolvers like the safety hammerless.....
but then when i look closer: 1) its got a NEW bore & chambers, i mean sharp and bright like its never had a round thru it, 2) no dishing of screw holes (the "halo" around pin holes is oil, not dishing) or "fuzzy" mating lines with the sideplate and crisp patent dates, 3) bare steel on the muzzle face, cyl rachets and top face of the locking lugs (i miserably tried to capture that in the photos), 4) absolutely clean case coloring on trigger, 5) no blemishes on the recoil shield, 6) of course, no rework markings under the grips.....
since im not all that versed in top breaks, could this be a re-blue, or a well preserved original, or (way out in left field) recent issue modern clone from italy? what say you? any help is appreciated!

 

[DHENRY]

mwc,
It looks remarkably well-preserved!
I'll attach a photo of one that's close to 'new', so you have something to compare it to. It's a later gun, from 1930, and I suspect the finish isn't quite as highly-polished as yours.
Looks like you've got a great gun.
That beautiful bluing used to go on ALL the guns.
Don

 

[jjones33]

Judging by the sharpness of the cylinder, the lettering and no dishing of pin/screw holes I would have to call it original. The trigger is still case hardened which is good. If it was in my hand to see the color of the finish, etc. that might change. If it has been refinished someone did one heck of a good job. Good pictures, that always helps.
It is a beautiful gun. Enjoy.