I own a pre-model 45 22 cal with a 6" barrel. It is in about 85% condition with an excellent bore. I paid $1200 for it in 2012. Most of these guns were for the US Post Office and not many have survived. The more common barrel length is 4".
One in 'as new" condition should be worth in excess of $3000.
Post the serial number or find a copy of the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson.
No. Post over at Smith-wessonforum.com and someone will be able to look it up in the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson.
You can contact them on their web site.
Call Smith and Wesson and they will tell you. Post a detailed description and list the sn and someone will be along to help you if possible.
@ 62 years old. What you have is 38 Miliary & Police, post-war. Also known as a a Pre-model 10. Model numbers were not assigned unitl 1957.
No way to answer- your question is sort of like "Price of a Ford car?" It may be $50 or $1000. Will depend on exact model and condition- and that it is truly a Smith & Wesson- not just chambered for Smith & Wesson cartridges. If you can post a full description (caliber, # of shots, finish, barrel length, and ALL markings on the gun) we can see if we can get in the ballpark. You can also contact me directly through my message board. Sorry-
You will have to call S&W since you didn't provide the serial number or post again with the serial number.
I would guess mid 70's, but I do not have a book here to check. Post the question here http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve and you will have an answer quickly and also some good reading.
Anywhere from $5 to $5000. Depends entirely on the exact model, condition, and originality. Do you know how MANY different handguns S&W made in the 1900s? Post again with information on the revolver, and we will do our best, but ya gotta give us some info to work from-
Need to know the model. For instance, a post-war 'K' frame would be 1955. An 'N' frame between 1974-1977. A 'J' frame 1975-1976, etc.
It was simply called the ".357 Magnum." More commonly known as the "Post-War Pre-Model 27." Your gun is a very early four-screw, made in 1956. sales@countrygunsmith.net
Hello, The serial numbers are issued, 1 - whatever, for each model made. That number could been used several times within the last 150 years. You will need to post a picture or look on www.armchairgunshow.com to determine which model you have. Terry