need help w s&w 38

george a 70

August 23, 2010 17:03

tryn to find out any info on old s&w 38... it has engravening vine decor all over n secret service on barrel.... early 1900 w small black handle... plz help...thx

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  rufe-snow

  August 23, 2010 17:16

  Chances are that the revolver wasn't made by Smith & Wesson. "Secret Service Special" was a Trade Name used on inexpensive revolvers sold by a large hardware wholesaler/distributor, located in Chicago during the early years of the 20th Century. Probably it's either a Iver Johnson or a Meriden chambered for the .38 Smith & Wesson cartridge.

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