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wildriver745
Jun 10, 2012, 03:36 PM
I recently was given an antique smith and wesson revolver
Rough shape but still like it - don't know that much about guns
On the bottom of the handle the number is 161050
It has the trade mark on the side smith and wesson
On the top of the barrel is says smith and wesson springfield made usa
Pat oct 8 1882 aug 4 1885 April 8 1889
It is hammerless and cylinder holds 5 bullets
I need to find pearl handles for it and would like it restored
Anyone with suggestions greatly appreciated

ma0641
Jun 10, 2012, 04:27 PM
Try Gunbroker.com

odinn7
Jun 10, 2012, 04:32 PM
You may be able to contact S&W with that information and they can probably tell you more about it.

cdad
Jun 10, 2012, 05:47 PM
i recently was given an antique smith and wesson revolver
rough shape but still like it - dont know that much about guns
on the bottom of the handle the number is 161050
it has the trade mark on the side smith and wesson
on the top of the barrel is says smith and wesson springfield made usa
pat oct 8 1882 aug 4 1885 april 8 1889
it is hammerless and cylinder holds 5 bullets
i need to find pearl handles for it and would like it restored
anyone with suggestions greatly appreciated

Do you know what caliber it fires? That can also help in identification. Also depending on age you might not want to restore it as it may destroy the true value. Do you have a picture you can post?

cdad
Jun 10, 2012, 05:56 PM
Is this what it looks like?

Smith & Wesson 4th. model 38 - Smith & Wesson Revolvers (http://www.gunsinternational.com/Smith-Wesson-4th-model-38.cfm?gun_id=100253825)