Help dating 38 harrington&richardson, please

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sdietrich

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can anyone give me the date of manufacture for my break top 38 harrington & richardson, it was given to me by my father in law who inherited it from his nephew, and we really don't know much about it. across the top is printed
harrington&Richardson Arms Co
Worchester.mass.u.s.a.
on the side it says
38 S&W. ctge
under the grip at bottom of handle is the serial number
328345
He gave me a box of S&W 38 centerfire shells with it, but I haven'f fired it yet.
 
If it is marked with the cartridge designation on the side of the barrel is is safe for the low power smokeless ammunition which you apparently have. It is best to have the gun checked out by a knowledgeable gunsmith before firing. The gun would fall in manufacture between 1909 & 1941. Some others on this forum may be able to date this gun better. I have an shrouded hammer model that I enjoy shooting every once in a while.
 
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