Old S&W break top revolver questions

I goofed above when I said the Model 1902 S&W was the first to use the push type cylinder latch. It was the Model 1899, the first of the long Military and Police line. What makes my error even worse is that I had a Model 1899 on the desk in front of me when I typed that!

Jim
 
Serial numbers?

Greetings!
New user and already bugging ya for info.
Forgive me.
I inherited an old gun and I am stumped.
It seems to be a S&W "top loader" 5 shot revolver.
The only numbers on it are on the trigger guard 24xxx (with no letters)
"US" is on the handle.
The gun is "blue" with patina and slight rust discoloration.

I have been looking everywhere and can only come close to the model.

Any help would be appreicated.
Thanks,
Tsunami
 
A "US" on the grip is a strong indication that you have a US Revolver Co. .38 which is an Iver Johnson product. The serial number on the trigger guard is typical for that make.

A Smith & Wesson would have a S&W logo on the grip, for some reason.

Pictures would help somebody here tell for sure.
 
I have something similar. My S/N is: 1740XXX. Can anyone tell me about it. Thanks.

Actually I'm having second thoughts on that serial number since it's so hard to read. Now I'm thinking it is either 1748XXX or 1749XXX. Would it be possible to check all three of those?
 
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