[SDMKGM]

Serial number 1255 on bottom of handle and 2376 when you open the cylinder . 38 spl

 

[series guy]

1255 is the serial number. The gun is an 1899. This was called the .38 Military and Police first model. identified by the lack of a locking lug on the bottom of the barrel and the straight barrel profile with no flare where it meets the frame. Looks beautiful for being 122 years old.

 

[SDMKGM]

1255 is the serial number. The gun is an 1899.

Thank you

 

[msharley]

Hey SD,

Welcome to S&W!

Wow! What a fine piece of AMERICANA!!

Good for you!

Later, Mark

 

[delcrossv]

WOW! Yours is within 50 of mine! That's just gorgeous! Mine shipped June 1900.
Only proviso is: avoid jacketed ammo.

 

[Wiregrassguy]

Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! That's a beautiful gun. Would you post some more pictures with a little better lighting?

 

[SDMKGM]

WOW! Yours is within 50 of mine! That's just gorgeous! Mine shipped June 1900.
Only proviso is: avoid jacketed ammo.

Really nice gun

 

[delcrossv]

Really nice gun

Thanks. Post more pic of yours! Any history behind it?

 

[SDMKGM]

Thanks. Post more pic of yours! Any history behind it?

great grandfather’s gun passed down through the generations

 

[delcrossv]

How about the other side

 

[SDMKGM]

How about the other side

 

[msharley]

Hey S,

Looks great!

Wonderful thing! To have a Family Heirloom in that condition!

Later, Mark

 

[delcrossv]

Agreed! Great piece. Care for it well and your grandkids will be shooting it.

 

[WendyZXZ]

Welcome to the forum!

Looks like a nice bit of S&W history.

 

[Curt360]

That is a fine older revolver for sure! Welcome to the forum.

 

[bayskipper]

I love the look of those. Nice acquisition!