ABushman
Member
Hello folks,
I have read a number of forum threads, and there appear to be many very knowledgeable S&W historians. Hopefully, one of you can help me ID a revolver that I have inherited.
The weapon in question does not have a model number, but is stamped "S. & W. D.A. 45" on the left side of the barrel. On the top of the barrel, the patent dates are Dec 17 1901, Feb 6 1906, and Sept 14 1909. The barrel itself is 5 1/2" from the forcing cone to the muzzle. It is well-worn blued, with the standard wooden diamond-check grips, and has a swivel on the butt. The serial number range is 179XXX. I don't know what other details might be useful in identifying it - perhaps that is enough? I've attached a picture from the left side.
On a related note - once ID'd, are there any sources for replacement parts for such a weapon? As can be seen in the photo, the cylinder release latch is missing it's thumb lever - making it painful to release the cylinder.
Thanks in advance!
Allen
I have read a number of forum threads, and there appear to be many very knowledgeable S&W historians. Hopefully, one of you can help me ID a revolver that I have inherited.
The weapon in question does not have a model number, but is stamped "S. & W. D.A. 45" on the left side of the barrel. On the top of the barrel, the patent dates are Dec 17 1901, Feb 6 1906, and Sept 14 1909. The barrel itself is 5 1/2" from the forcing cone to the muzzle. It is well-worn blued, with the standard wooden diamond-check grips, and has a swivel on the butt. The serial number range is 179XXX. I don't know what other details might be useful in identifying it - perhaps that is enough? I've attached a picture from the left side.
On a related note - once ID'd, are there any sources for replacement parts for such a weapon? As can be seen in the photo, the cylinder release latch is missing it's thumb lever - making it painful to release the cylinder.
Thanks in advance!
Allen