I have an old S&W N-Frame revolver I am trying to find out some history on. I think it's what's referred to as the "Hand Ejector, Second Model".
I've only recently figured out which way to read the serial number, since it's all 6's, 8's and 9's. I was never sure what it was, depending on which side you hold up.
It has a crown and the number 30 on the bottom of the grip, along with the serial number 68966 if you hold it so the barrel is pointing to your right, and the right side of the gun is facing up.
It has the SW crest on the side of the receiver, and it's chambered in .455.
All it says on the barrel is Smith and Wesson .455.
I'm not sure where to even start looking for any info on it, but it's a family heirloom, so anything I could learn about it would be very cool to me.
I will try to get some pics up tomorrow, but I thought I would start here and see what I can find.
I've only recently figured out which way to read the serial number, since it's all 6's, 8's and 9's. I was never sure what it was, depending on which side you hold up.
It has a crown and the number 30 on the bottom of the grip, along with the serial number 68966 if you hold it so the barrel is pointing to your right, and the right side of the gun is facing up.
It has the SW crest on the side of the receiver, and it's chambered in .455.
All it says on the barrel is Smith and Wesson .455.
I'm not sure where to even start looking for any info on it, but it's a family heirloom, so anything I could learn about it would be very cool to me.
I will try to get some pics up tomorrow, but I thought I would start here and see what I can find.
