[msilva.tomaz]

Hello collectors.
I got this revolver as an inheritance and would like to know what model it is, the value and the story behind this piece of art.
Thank you for your support.

 

[msilva.tomaz]

Welcome to the forum.

It looks like it may be a .38 Double-Action revolver, .38 S&W caliber, 3rd, 4th or 5th Model. There will be a s/n on the butt that would help narrow it down, including approximate date of manufacture.

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I don't see a pinned front sight, so if that is the case it that may narrow it down to 5th model. About 15,000 of those were made from 1909 to ~1911.

Hi man. Thanks for your help.
Following the s/n: "201422"

 

[msilva.tomaz]

Welcome to S&W.

Thank you mate. I'm loving being here!

 

[msilva.tomaz]

That serial number would make it the 3rd model, not the 5th. ~1884-1895, but that model should have a pinned front sight, like the one below (from a closed auction). Hopefully someone else will take a look soon.
View attachment 597232

There`s a pin on the left side of the revolver. Is that you mean?

 

[msilva.tomaz]

Yes! That was what I could not see in the other pics. So, Pinned front sight and s/n, 3rd model, .38 S&W, 1884-1895. First double-action .38 caliber S&W made. Hopefully someone can help with the engraving and the stocks. I believe the engraving style is called "Floral Scroll", and also New York Style, and looks like it may be from the same period, late 19th Century.

Thank you a lot for your a answer! That help Soo much! Do you have any idea with the price? Cheers

 

[msilva.tomaz]

Unfortunately I can't be much help with a price. It is an antique gun, and values are not predictable, even in the US, and especially engraved. There are not many sales recorded online to base a value on. Second, the condition is hard to judge from pics alone. Finally, the value in your country could be very different.

Thanks anyway for your help mate. Appreciate it a lot. Cheers