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wick73 · November 12, 2013, 08:16 PM

That is the .38 Double Action, Second Model. They were made from 1880 to 1884, with about 115,000 made, so it is an antique under federal law. With so many made, they are pretty common and don't bring big bucks. Also that one appears to have been re-nickeled, which effectively eliminates any collector interest. Worse, the grips, while they appear to be genuine mother of pearl, don't fit the gun well and are in poor condition. They may have been taken from another gun.

The grips were hand made by the gentlemen's grandfather over 50 years ago. After the original ones cracked in two. So that clears up assumption #1. Assumption #2 the gun has never been re-plated and has been in a trunk for 40 plus years. Assumption #2 cleared up. Of course you are only looking at a few pictures and do not have it in your hand for closer inspection. But thanks for your expert reply. The proper thing to have done before replying to my post would have been to asked a few simple questions before making statements/ assumptions about what (you think) about someone else's item on a post. Have a great day.

November 12, 2013, 08:16 PM	#3
wick73 Member Join Date: May 22, 2013 Posts: 36	Jim K That is the .38 Double Action, Second Model. They were made from 1880 to 1884, with about 115,000 made, so it is an antique under federal law. With so many made, they are pretty common and don't bring big bucks. Also that one appears to have been re-nickeled, which effectively eliminates any collector interest. Worse, the grips, while they appear to be genuine mother of pearl, don't fit the gun well and are in poor condition. They may have been taken from another gun. The grips were hand made by the gentlemen's grandfather over 50 years ago. After the original ones cracked in two. So that clears up assumption #1. Assumption #2 the gun has never been re-plated and has been in a trunk for 40 plus years. Assumption #2 cleared up. Of course you are only looking at a few pictures and do not have it in your hand for closer inspection. But thanks for your expert reply. The proper thing to have done before replying to my post would have been to asked a few simple questions before making statements/ assumptions about what (you think) about someone else's item on a post. Have a great day.