Help with my Smith and Wesson Model of 91

[iron_man7979]

Hey guys and gals, I have a revolver that I inherited from my grandfather and I don't know a whole lot about it. On top of the barrel it says Model of 91 so I guess it's model of 1891? It also has no caliber designation so I don't know if it's a .38 S&W or a .32 cal. I'm guessing it's a single action based on some pics I've seen of the double actions. It has a very low 4 digit serial number that starts with a 9. I need help figuring out exactly what kind of gun it is (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th model), date of manufacture, and approximate value. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Leatherhead]

Wow! I'm not well versed on these older Smith's....but damn it looks like its pristine!

Unfortunately, it looks to have been refinished at some point, but who cares if its an heirloom.

Being a family heirloom, you should get it lettered to know the histort of it. Best $50 you'll spend.

 

[RamRoddoc]

Check with these gentlemen:

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-antiques/201912-help-identifying-top-break-38-s-w-revolver.html

This may help as well http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Manufacturers/SmithWesson-33495/Revolvers-42026/38SafetyHammerless-38377.htm

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Manufacturers/SmithWesson-33495/Revolvers-42026/32SafetyHammerless-38374.htm

 

[iron_man7979]

Thanks for the info! I do believe it was originally a blued gun and the nickel plating was added later.

 

[ironhead7544]

Beauty. I would make a glass case for it and put it on display.

 

[Butshot]

Looks like .38 S&W short

 

[iron_man7979]

Thanks ironhead, that's actually a good idea.

 

[2nd4ever]

Looks like a .38 S&W single action Third model. It came blued with wood grips or nickel with black or red hard rubber monogramed grips. The trigger is the single action type and the trigger guard makes it third model. serial numbers range from 1 to 28,107 and manufactured from 1891-1911

 

[iron_man7979]

Awesome 2nd4ever! That's the info I was looking for. All of the single actions I found were spur triggers and the ones with trigger guards were all double action.