Help with ID S&W Revolver

[AMERICANS FIRST]

Looking for help on ID of this S&W Revolver. No matter which numbers I put out there on the internet, I cannot find a definetive answer on what model it is. I inherited it from my Dad and trying to make the transfer online but want to be sure I am putting in the right info. Pics show as much as I could find.

On the bottom and on the cylinder it says 319Y or 3197. In the Yoke there are two sets of numbers which look to read 4286. I even took the grip off and it shows an "RN" stamp and then the numbers 75 and 9 (Maybe a date code?) When I punch in 3197 it says there as an experimental single action nickle plated gun that S&W made but this cannot be it since this is double action. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[nstassel]

If it's a .38 it looks like a model ten.

 

[eboos]

If it's a .38 it looks like a model ten.

Did a model 10 come in nickel?

 

[nstassel]

Did a model 10 come in nickel?

Yes but that also may have been done later.

 

[EJFudd]

The resolution of those pix is terrible, but it looks to me like a an early (2nd Version?) .32 Hand Ejector (or .32 Regulation Police) that may have been refinished. Can you confirm the caliber? That very low serial number and those old style grips, if original, sort of confirm that. That grip style goes as far back as the break-tops, so not a modern gun unless those grips are reproductions.

 

[Retired-LEO]

If definitely looks like a model #10
Also it almost looks like somebody, had it nickel plated post production.
Nickel sure is beautiful, when its polished and taken care of properly.

 

[EJFudd]

The Model 10 came along many decades after this one.

 

[appraiser]

the pictures are so small they are not of any use

What is the caliber marked on the barrel?

How many screws hold the side plate on?

 

[AMERICANS FIRST]

There is no caliber marked anywhere on the barrel or around it. This gun was never used and stored in the original box for many years. It comes with a paper wrap that says to make sure the opposite side of the paper is wrapped in contact with the firearm. Its a mystery to me. There is one screw that holds the side plate on it. No way it was nickeled after production or redone. It is beautiful.

 

[EJFudd]

There is no caliber marked anywhere on the barrel or around it. This gun was never used and stored in the original box for many years. It comes with a paper wrap that says to make sure the opposite side of the paper is wrapped in contact with the firearm. Its a mystery to me. There is one screw that holds the side plate on it. No way it was nickeled after production or redone. It is beautiful.

In that case, you may have something very unique and special there.

 

[jct61765]

You need better pictures if you want definitive answers. All we are doing is guessing. I believe calibers needed to be put on guns in 1968. So, at least before 1968.

 

[appraiser]

well to tell you the truth I;d slide a 38 Spl round in it and see if it fits the cylinder, if not then it might be an old 32 Spl

 

[whacko]

the pictures are so small they are not of any use

What is the caliber marked on the barrel?

How many screws hold the side plate on?

Once I got to the photo showing tight jeans and a crotch I gave up.

Hes on his own.

 

[38ExtraSpecial]

I frame. Predecessor to the J frame.

Looks that way to me.

 

[yanici]

Go to the Smoth & Wesson Forum. Lots of experts there. Smith & Wesson Forum Then report back here so we know too.

 

[milktree]

There is no caliber marked anywhere on the barrel or around it. This gun was never used and stored in the original box for many years. It comes with a paper wrap that says to make sure the opposite side of the paper is wrapped in contact with the firearm. Its a mystery to me. There is one screw that holds the side plate on it. No way it was nickeled after production or redone. It is beautiful.

Wait... is the box gone? If not, what does the box say?

 

[EJFudd]

Wait... is the box gone? If not, what does the box say?

Yep. Box alone would tell us a lot. But first things first: What is the caliber? Barrel length? And how's about some better (higher res) pix!

 

[FPrice]

Go to the Smoth & Wesson Forum. Lots of experts there. Smith & Wesson Forum Then report back here so we know too.

We have enough S&W experts here to help identify it We just need the proper pictures, sized big enough to make out critical details.

 

[MisterHappy]

Probably an AK-47?

 

[TG Pioneer]

I truly wish they’d go back to this aesthetic for revolvers. The thin barrel and half dime sight along with that style butt. It just looks better and easier to carry than a lot of the crap that’s out now.

 

[EJFudd]

Probably an AK-47?

Ha!!! Well, I gotta tell ya... there seem to be a lot of folks here who think that every older S&W revolver is a Model 10. Is that any different?

ETA: It's an old S&W Hand Ejector for certain. The only question is... which one?

 

[MisterHappy]

Ha!!! Well, I gotta tell ya... there seem to be a lot of folks here who think that every older S&W revolver is a Model 10. Is that any different?

Well, yes, as it's probably a Glock.

Details count.

 

[watchman]

Could be a Smith Wesson Navy Victory Revolver 38

Added, the barrel, if a Model 10 looks like a bull barrel but the sight would be wrong

 

[eboos]

Free standing ejector rod is pre 1902 on an M&P .38.

 

[watchman]

SW victory nickel

 

[eboos]

For your viewing pleasure. 1903ish .32 hand ejector (note the ejector rod is not free floating).

 

[eboos]

What is the text on the barrel?

 

[lowbuckbob]

It looks like Model 1899 Hand Ejector (later known as Military & Police). Note five screw, no ejector rod latch, and round butt.

 

[eboos]

 

[Marty McFly]

Our great grandkids are gonna be sending each other pictures of a 1.0 m&p 9.

Hopefully anyway