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yep, it's a Colt Model 1877 .41 DA Thunderer. Victum of delicate innards easily damaged by careless handling, such as fanning the hammer, etc. They can be repaired by those few people who know how ( it's tricky, but I have done it many times), some gunsmith's know the trick, but most don't...

We need better pics! From looking at the pics, so far, it could be a Model of 1899, 1st model hand Ejector in .38 S&W Special/US, Service cartridge caliber, or it could be a .32-20 Hand ejector. 1st model. Those are the only two models possible if the serial number you cite is correct and the...

I have carried a Jon Jovino custom Model 25-2 in .45acp for years. It has a 2 1/2 in. barrel & a round butt, with Pachmayr Presidential rubber grips. It's a sweetheart and a manstopper. Very intimidating gun that has never failed to win first place in a gunfight. It's not a light weight but I...

Need help on value:S&W,H&R The S&W is a Regulation Police model. The Grips are made by Franzite (after market plastic). As a refinished gun, it's value is only as a shooter, or home defense gun. Value About $200-$250.

I'm revising my opinion, based on the additional photos. It is not a Model 1908, but has the characteristics of a New Service, however the front sight ( rounded ) is a mystery. The only other front sight like that , that I know of, is on New Service, serial no. 0, an experimental gun formerly...

A couple of years ago the S&W Colltor's Assoc published an issue of their Journal totally devoted to the History of the Model 29 in honor of the 5oth Anniv of the gun. It was written by Bill Cross and Bob Radaker, the world's foremost authorities on the Model 29. That issue will tell you all...

Jack, The "Bible" for S&W collectors is "The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 3rd edit. by Nahas & Supica. Next is probably "Smith & Wesson 1857-1945" by Neal & Jinks, "The History of Smith & Wesson" by Jinks, "Smith & Wesson American Model" by Pate and then "Smith & Wesson Revolvers" by...

I took a closer look, after Dean's comment. I'm inclined to say this is not a Smith & Wesson. The grip logo is unclear, but it does not appear to be a S&W logo in the picture. As Dean asked - What exactly does the top of the barrel say?

It's a .32 DA, however it looks like the hammer pivot screw/bushing is a non-factory replacement. It's way too big.

The only Colt revolvers that says Colt D.A. .38 on the barrels are the Models 1892-1903 New Army & Navys - Like Old Fluff says.

It's not a New Service, It's a Colt Army Special, Model of 1908. Made in various calibers from 32-20 to 41 Long. Approx. 240,000 made between 1908 and 1927. The giveaway indicator is the screw above the trigger. Only the Army model had that, the Navy & marine Corps models did not. left side...

The only Police Depts that these Victory Model LendLease revolvers went to were the civilian German Police units in Allied occupied Germany after WW2. You find them with stampings on the frames like "Bavarian Rural Police, Osteriech Railway Police, etc." These stampings are in English so that...

You didn't state the caliber, but I'm guessing it is either 7mm or 9mm. If it's in good mechanical condition it will bring about $225 to $275 at most antique gun shows. Add $50 if it's 11 or 12mm.

According to Roy Jinks, any numbers in the "Special Features" box of the end lable are meaningless to collectors, as they are distributors inventory numbers usually. They are not placed there by the factory for any factory meaning.

This is a long shot, but the small "proof" mark on the barrel, as seen in the full length photo, looks like a "JU", which is the mark of Jukar, a current Spanish firm that makes replica black powder percussion guns, including Pepperboxes.

Gentlemen: The internal lock is here to stay, I'm afraid. So, if you can't beat 'em - join 'em, somebody once said. I had a nice discussion with Mike Golden, President of S&W, on this very subject at the S.H.O.T show. Marketing is driving the boat. Calif. Mass, and a couple of other states...

M&P ser. # 140495 was shipped in Jan. 1951. Your gun was probably in thatsame time frame, however S&W does not ship guns by serial number sequence. As Saxon sez - your gun is not a Model 10 but a good ole' .38 Hand ejector Military & Police, 4th change. It's possible that it could be a...

For information on Colt Official Police revolvers , caliber .38/200, see Charles Pate's excellent book on "U.S.Handguns of World War Two". 49,764 of these guns were sold to the British between May 1940 and June 1941. They are not rare. Scarce maybe. Thousands were imported back to the US...

I had a Crusader some yrs ago and it was a rugged well made revolver. They did not make a lot of them apparently as I very seldon see or hear of them now days, except in High Standard collections. The were inexpensive, compared to Colt or S&W .44 Mags. One drawback today would be where to get...

Yes, Roy will be at the NRA Convention in St. Louis. If you attend don't miss the S&W Collectors Assoc. display of the Jim Fischer collection. You won't live long enough to ever see such an assembledge of rare & important S&Ws all in one display ever again.