Lemon sqeezer

mojo9

May 07, 2003 17:43

I found this piece and don't know what I have as far as age or value. It says 38s+w ctg. serial number 256037. It is a 5 shot flip top.
Thank you.

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  A-37

  May 07, 2003 17:55

  There should be a roll-stamping along the top of the barrel stating the manufacture and a few dates. If not, it'll be tough to identify unless there's a S&W logo on the side.
  
  If the cylinder is free to spin when the trigger/hammer are at rest, it's NOT a S&W.

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  CountryGunsmith

  May 07, 2003 18:04

  It could be a broken S&W.
  
  But let's assume for the sake of argument that it IS a Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless (5th model). Very late production, say 1930's probably. You dont give us any clue what condition the gun is in, so value is a wild-assed guess. In typical condition, $150. As low as parts-content value, as much as $450 in new condition with box & papers.
  
  
  FFL Dealer, Class 07/02 Mfg

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  mojo9

  May 08, 2003 04:47

  quote:Originally posted by CountryGunsmith
  It could be a broken S&W.
  
  But let's assume for the sake of argument that it IS a Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless (5th model). Very late production, say 1930's probably. You dont give us any clue what condition the gun is in, so value is a wild-assed guess. In typical condition, $150. As low as parts-content value, as much as $450 in new condition with box & papers.
  
  
  FFL Dealer, Class 07/02 Mfg
  
  
  It is a Smith and Wesson. Very good condition.

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