First I apologize I don't have pictures. I took some but for some reason I can't find them on my phone. I will attempt to rectify this tonight.
I found this little .32 SW top break 4th model at a gun show in a box marked "Random Stuff"
Its in good mechanical condition but was neglected and gummed up like crazy. Not sure what the previous owner had done but there was a layer of what appeared to be caked on grease on the gun. It came off easy but as I found it the thing looked rough. I paid $50 for the thing cleaned it up it and it's actually in very good shape.
It was blued and retains about 60-70% of original finish. Serial 155XXX Lock up is tight and hammer and trigger function very well. All in all once it was properly cleaned and a little attention was given it turns out to be far better than "Random Stuff". I'm assuming this is black powder only but I'm not sure. Until I get some more info the little gun will be proudly residing in the safe.
So here is the question. How do I go about dating this little guy? I could not find a serial number look up online. I saw references to A S&W reference book but as this is the only Smith I own I wanted to validate with you fine folks that is the best way to go before purchasing.
Also curious at $50 if I made a good, so-so, or bad purchase. Not so worried about that but the picker in me wants to know.
I found this little .32 SW top break 4th model at a gun show in a box marked "Random Stuff"
Its in good mechanical condition but was neglected and gummed up like crazy. Not sure what the previous owner had done but there was a layer of what appeared to be caked on grease on the gun. It came off easy but as I found it the thing looked rough. I paid $50 for the thing cleaned it up it and it's actually in very good shape.
It was blued and retains about 60-70% of original finish. Serial 155XXX Lock up is tight and hammer and trigger function very well. All in all once it was properly cleaned and a little attention was given it turns out to be far better than "Random Stuff". I'm assuming this is black powder only but I'm not sure. Until I get some more info the little gun will be proudly residing in the safe.
So here is the question. How do I go about dating this little guy? I could not find a serial number look up online. I saw references to A S&W reference book but as this is the only Smith I own I wanted to validate with you fine folks that is the best way to go before purchasing.
Also curious at $50 if I made a good, so-so, or bad purchase. Not so worried about that but the picker in me wants to know.