
These were produced between serial numbers 170081 of the. This model was introduced in 1909 and manufactured until 1937, with a total production of 72,981 revolvers. The revolver I have is classified as a Third Model.

The resulting three categories are simply called. These design improvements are now classified by collectors to distinguish the different variations from the original. During the first twenty-one years that this model was produced, two major design changes were made.

32 Safety Hammerless was available in blue or nickel finish. This model was introduced in 1888 and manufactured until 1937 with a total of 242,981 revolvers being produced.

32 Safety Hammerless Model, which is sometimes referred to as the New Departure Model. The revolver on the bottom in the pictures is a. These were manufactured between serial numbers 116000 of the. This model was introduced in 1898 and manufactured until 1910, with a total production of 104,000 revolvers. The revolver I have is classified as a Fourth Model. 38 Safety Hammerless First Model through. The resulting five categories are simply labeled.

These design improvements are now classified by collectors as separate models to distinguish the different variations from the original. It was available in blue or nickel finish.ĭuring the first twenty years that this model was produced, four major design changes were made. This model, which was also called the New Departure Model, was chambered to fire the. This model was introduced in 1887 and manufactured until 1940 with a total production of 261,493 revolvers. The revolver on the top in the pictures is a. I have documentation from S&W that describes the revolvers as follows: I have decided to thin my collection a bit and since pistols are not my strength I am considering selling two antique S&W revolvers.
