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Old March 19, 2018, 10:17 PM   #1
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Questions on Valuation of Old S & W Revolver

A friend of mine ask me to place a value on a somewhat old S & W revolver. It is nickel plated, 6 shot, and has a 4-1/4" BBl. I believe I located the Model number on the frame after I opened the cylinder, 2877. The S/N appears to be located on the butt of the square handle 275xxx. "Smith and Wesson Springfield Mass" is engraved on the top of the barrel as well as three patent dates, the last of which is Dec. 22, 1914.
I have been unable to located anything in the Blue Book of gin values. As such, any assistance would be appreciated
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Old March 19, 2018, 10:25 PM   #2
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2877 is the fitting number used to keep parts together at the factory and is of no significance after the gun is completed and serial numbered.

You do not state caliber or condition. Pictures are a big help.
Value could be a very few hundred bucks to many hundreds of dollars for an uncommon variation in excellent condition.
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Old March 20, 2018, 12:39 PM   #3
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You might consider mentioning the caliber...

SIGH...

Hard to ID and evaluate a gun with almost zero info provided.

Best guess is the gun is a Military & Police Model in 38 Special from around 1920 give or take. No model numbers until 1958. Sounds like the finish is poor. If it functions OK maybe worth $200.
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Old March 20, 2018, 01:15 PM   #4
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Just to pile on, you have not provided enough information to identify the model of the gun.

Revolver barrels are measured from the muzzle to the front face of the cylinder, not the frame. 4 1/4" sounds a bit unusual.

A couple of clear photos would go a long way towards identifying the gun. And the caliber marking on the barrel.
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Old March 20, 2018, 01:20 PM   #5
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A true 4 1/4" barrel, measured from cylinder face to muzzle, indicates a .32 Hand Ejector.
The M&P was not regularly provided with fractional length barrels.

Of course he might have a Registered Magnum, special ordered in nickel at 4.25".
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Old March 20, 2018, 04:33 PM   #6
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I assumed the barrel to be either 4" or 5" and was measured incorrectly. That serial would not work for an RM.
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Old March 20, 2018, 10:18 PM   #7
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Well, darn.
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Old March 26, 2018, 10:31 AM   #8
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How about...

shape of front, old half-moon round type or rear facing ramp with serration, or
sharply undercut towards the front as in a target style.
What marking on the barrel? Should have a caliber marking on one side , manufacturer information on other.

Swing-out cylinder or top=break?

Wood, rubber or man-made material for grips? simple style small or large modern?

Or a PHOTOGRAPH helps.
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Old March 27, 2018, 05:48 AM   #9
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I'd say don't waste your effort asking questions. It's looking like another person who joins to ask a question then never comes back to read the answers or provide more information that would help us help him.
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