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StitchMagician · March 24, 2008, 05:00 PM

I just found two S&W revolvers that were in my late father's belongings. I know that they are commonly referred to as "lemon squeezers" due to the design, but I know nothing else about their age or possible value. Here's the information I have available on the two:

S&W Hammerless DAO .38 4" Barrel 5 shot Nickel - SN: 1830XX
- has not been kept in the cleanest/driest of conditions
- nickel is pitted...guesstimate of 75%
- rifling is not worn and very distinctive even though the barrel does not appear shiny inside

S&W Hammerless DAO .32 3" Barrel 5 shot Nickel - SN: 1645XX
- same conditions as above

Any feedback you might share with me as to the age and approximate value of these firearms would be most appreciated.

Thank you.

March 24, 2008, 05:00 PM	#85
StitchMagician Junior Member Join Date: March 24, 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3	I just found two S&W revolvers that were in my late father's belongings. I know that they are commonly referred to as "lemon squeezers" due to the design, but I know nothing else about their age or possible value. Here's the information I have available on the two: S&W Hammerless DAO .38 4" Barrel 5 shot Nickel - SN: 1830XX - has not been kept in the cleanest/driest of conditions - nickel is pitted...guesstimate of 75% - rifling is not worn and very distinctive even though the barrel does not appear shiny inside S&W Hammerless DAO .32 3" Barrel 5 shot Nickel - SN: 1645XX - same conditions as above Any feedback you might share with me as to the age and approximate value of these firearms would be most appreciated. Thank you.