Hello, I have a few questions about a 32 caliber lemon squeeze pistol I need to know where the serial number is located at on my lemon. I see a number stamped on the grip bottom 5901 and that is it. The pistol is plated and is in excellent condition the barrel is 3 1/2" lg.
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Welcome to the Forum. The standard location to always look for the serial number is on the bottom of the grip frame. That same serial number should be stamped on the back of the cylinder, on the bottom of the barrel latch, at the rear of the barrel assembly inside the "ears" of the latch frame, and usually on the inside of the right stock. If no parts have been changed, all should match.
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can you tell what year it was built with that number?
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Not precisely, but I'd say 1890 is pretty close.
Production started early in 1888. I would guess that your 32 Safety Hammerless, First Model, with the low serial number was made in that first year. As for ship date, which is the normal date quoted, it could have shipped in 1889 or 1890. Your revolver is classified as an antique by the BATF.
I believe I have a hammer less 38. Posting the patent info, both serial numbers match on handle and barrel. 11432. Any info you can give would be so appreciated, I am new to all this. 
. Can't seem to post the pic, reads on top of barrel: SMITH @ WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS U.S. A Pt'D FEBY 20 77DEC 16 77 MAY 11 83 OCT 2 83 TWO AUC 85
. Can't seem to post the pic, reads on top of barrel: SMITH @ WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS U.S. A Pt'D FEBY 20 77DEC 16 77 MAY 11 83 OCT 2 83 TWO AUC 85Attachments
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I believe I have a hammer less 38. Posting the patent info, both serial numbers match on handle and barrel. 11432. Any info you can give would be so appreciated, I am new to all this.
Welcome. It is always better to start a new thread for a new information request, since a post on another topic can easily get buried without replies.
Your 38 Safety Hammerless, Second Model would have shipped around 1888, so is an antique. The 2nd Model was made from 1887 to 1890, with just under 40,000 manufactured. Overall, the 38 Safety production totaled over a quarter million made and production did not end until 1940.
I could only venture a guess without pictures, but if in 50% or less original finish - $250 max. Collector guns do have a fair value, but that would be guns in excess of 90%.
