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Josey wales
Elite
I cant tell and dont know what ammo to get
Try looking on the side of the barrel. Both of my Smiths have the clambering stamped there.
Josey wales
Elite
Will do its at my friends. It has maybe a sketchy past we think
If the serial is scratched out then I'd think VERY strongly about getting rid of it. Guns with sketchy pasts are something I'd get rid of on the double quick.
Josey wales
Elite
Good to know thanks
TacticalPirate
Master Class
Try reaching out to S&W customer service and they might be able to help check their archives for what kind of caliber it is.
Josey wales
Elite
Ty
Annihilator
Emissary
S&W customer service will need the serial number, like it was stated if the gun has a sketchy past and the serial number is gone, I definitely would get rid of it, easiest way is if they gave a gun buy back, with those, no questions asked, but, it’s just my opinion.
Josey wales
Elite
Ok i will let him know. Ty. If he kept to target shoot is that illegal.
Josey wales
Elite
We found it cleaning out a basement
HansGruber
Ronin
That’s an antique.
S&W customer service isn’t going to be able to help you.
In the condition pictured, I would have a gunsmith check it out before you shoot it.
My guess is that it’s a Top Break 3rd model; most likely it’s a .32 S&W or .38 S&W.
S&W customer service isn’t going to be able to help you.
In the condition pictured, I would have a gunsmith check it out before you shoot it.
My guess is that it’s a Top Break 3rd model; most likely it’s a .32 S&W or .38 S&W.
HansGruber
Ronin
Antiques didn’t have serial numbers.
Josey wales
Elite
Havnt seen it in a year or 2. Iwill give a look soon. He was wondering if it was worth anything. I dont know alot about guns thats why i joined this to try and learn. Again ty
uspatriot1960
Custom
Looks to me like it may possibly be military. The stamping shows it was patented on Jan 24, 1965. Then I would guess the next two dates are issue dates and the last three are when it was reissued. I’m not military, but can’t think of any other reason for this to have that many dates and reference to it being “reissued”. Just a guess on my part.
Check for any other markings.
I'm sure that was a typo on your part but not 1965 but 1865.
Josey wales
Elite
Ty. Its a mystery for sure
uspatriot1960
Custom
Not a typo, didn’t even consider 1865, lol. If it’s 1865, it’s definitely worth some money. And don’t worry about a serial number in that case. Pretty sure firearms manufactured prior to 1900 don’t require serial numbers or the usual paperwork that modern firearms do. I’d definitely take that to an antique dealer and get it appraised.
Josey wales
Elite
Im gonna get it from him this weekend and look for more markings