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Is my friends revolver a Smith & Wesson 38 Double Action Fourth Model, serial number 333683 might put it in 1895 or 1896 year of production, since the left side of the barrel does not have 38 S&W C T G. mark I'm thinking a poor polish and reblue, the barrel rib has all the right markings...

A friend who owned a gunshop, a few years ago , sold me a large bottle telling me how great a product it was. I must admit I've never used it but once. I put some on a patch to clean a shotgun barrel with and didn't like the odor at all ( it STINKS ) . I swabbed the barrel and put the gun...

Where can I get replacement screws for revolver grips ? I am sure replacements for Smith & Weson factory can be ordered. But what about aftermarket ? I have several pair of Jay Scott grips and have lost all but one screw. The S&W screw does not fit the Jay Scott threads and I think that...

What is the reason for xing out the last 1, 2 or 3 digits of the serial number of a firearm when trying to get information such as the date it was made? I have allways assumed that the more information given the easier it will be to provide an accurate answer. It can't be for privacy...

My mother gave me her father's 38 S&W , top break , double action, 5 shot revolver, and a box of Winchester ammo. The ammo is loaded with smokeless powder ( looks like 1980's vintage ammo ) The ser. no. is 455,467 , which might make it a Fourth model. What would be the year of production...