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I recently inherited what appears to me to be a Smith and Wesson Double Action "Perfected", chambered in .38 S&W. I attempted to reach out to S&W by phone earlier, but they couldn't provide me with much information. The serial starts with 58*** and is only five digits. From what I understand this particular model was only made between 1909 and 1920, but it would be nice to narrow down the year.
Secondly, I was wondering if anyone has any idea if it's safe to shoot jacketed projectiles through it. I know the older S&W top breaks were mainly black powder or modern day equivalent. with only with a lead bullet, though since this one was manufactured a good bit after the advent of smokeless powder it had me wondering.
Attached are some photos. I appreciate whatever help you folks can give me, it has a great deal of sentimental value attached to it for our family and I'd love to find out more about it.
Thanks.
Secondly, I was wondering if anyone has any idea if it's safe to shoot jacketed projectiles through it. I know the older S&W top breaks were mainly black powder or modern day equivalent. with only with a lead bullet, though since this one was manufactured a good bit after the advent of smokeless powder it had me wondering.
Attached are some photos. I appreciate whatever help you folks can give me, it has a great deal of sentimental value attached to it for our family and I'd love to find out more about it.
Thanks.