![]() ![]() ![]() 32 was based on the smaller sized "1½" frame. number range were produced in 19 as the Smith and Wesson.38spl Hand. 38 was based on S&W's medium frame, while the. National Gun Forum.The only.38 spl Smith and Wessons in that serial number range were produced in 19 as the Smith and Wesson.38spl Hand Ejector M&P.Smith and Wesson Model 10 date of manufacture. The first model was manufactured from 1887 to 1902. Minor design changes were made to these revolvers over the years, resulting in several different design models, as termed by collectors. The book does not break the serial numbers down any further but safe bet yours is pre 1920. You can try to find one of them on various online forums. ![]() Pictures make all the difference It’s a Safety Hammerless 3rd Model. Some collectors have documentation of serial number ranges and production years. They were known as "The New Departure" to reflect the company's new approach to designing revolvers. here are the pics i have the full serial number is 180041. These top-break revolvers were designed for fast reloading and concealed carry as the hammer was internal and would not snag on drawing the revolver from a pocket. They were most often produced with a 2-inch, 3-inch, or 3.5-inch barrels but some 6" barrelled versions are known to exist. 38 Safety Hammerless models were produced from 1887 (1888 for the 32) to just before World War II. Smith & Wesson Safety Hammerless advertisement from 1899, as published in Harper's Magazine ![]()
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