I have a small ladies' revolver that I know nothing about other than it is a Smith and Wesson. It has the stamp and the patent on it is 1907. The only serial number that I could find on it is WCTG 24041.
I'm not sure exactly what you mean by a "ladies' revolver", but I'll rehash a list I've posted for ID inquiries...
1) Does the cylinder swing out to the left (Hand Ejector)? If not, do you open it by tilting the barrel up (tip-up), or by tilting the barrel down and the cylinder up (top-break)?
2) The definitive location for the serial number on a Smith & Wesson is the butt of the grip frame or, less often, the bottom of the frontstrap below the trigger guard. What does it say there?
3) What
exactly does the caliber inscription on the barrel say, if there is one? Don't try to interpret it, please just write it verbatim. The exact wording can help with identification because S&W used different nomenclature at different times. FYI not all S&W barrels were inscribed with the caliber, and some others had very small and shallow inscriptions that may have been obscured by a refinish. Just try your best to read it.
4) Does the gun actually have an intertwined "S&W" logo on the side? Are there any other marks, such as patent dates on the barrel or cylinder? What do the grips look like- material, inscriptions, inlaid medallions, etc?
5) If it's a top-break, does it have a visible hammer? If so, is it double-action (the hammer self-cocks when you pull the trigger) or single-action (the hammer must be manually thumb-cocked before firing)?
(Somewhat obvious safety note: Unless you intend to shoot something, always verify that the revolver is empty before thumb-cocking it or pulling the trigger! Don't assume that it was stored in your grandma's attic unloaded!)
7) How many rounds does it hold?
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