[loknload]

I don't have my book handy, ,,,
I stopped by a local Gun Emporium today to check out their goodies! :cool: First time I've been in one in months! :eek:
In the used case were two interesting old Smiths, One was a Md#10 .38 spl., Looked pretty decent and it was all original, showed a little blueing wear at the end of the barrel. They were asking $149. for this one! :)
Now the next one that really caught my eye was a 38 S&W Hammerless? Breaktop. Don't know if the grips were original, but it had stag grips on it and it looked in pretty primo condition ;) When was the last year of Breaktop production? How old do you think this piece might have been? They were asking $249. for this one. It had no model number on it. :confused:
Now I didn't handle either of these guns because I really didn't want to get tooo interested! :eek: But I'm starting to think a little about that Breaktop! ;)
They also had a Colt Cobra in a Presentation case for $350. :cool:

[Old Soldier]

LnL, this is on the S&W top break. :rolleyes:

.38 SAFETY HAMMERLESS SECOND MODEL - .38 S&W cal., cylinder same as above, VA, 4, 5, or 6 in. barrel, finish and grips same as above. 37,350 mfg. 1887-1890. Serial range approx. 5,001-42,483.
$600 $465 $425 $375 $325 $285 $250 $225 $200 $180 $150 $125

U.S. MARTIALLY MARKED - 100 purchased by Govt. in 1890, serial range 41,333- 41,470, serial numbers in Second Model range, but are true Third Models.
Extreme rarity precludes accurate pricing on this model. Beware of fakes!

.38 SAFETY HAMMERLESS THIRD MODEL - .38 S&W cal., cylinder.same as above, VA, 4, 5, or. 6 in. barrel, finish and grips same as above. 73,500 mfg. 1890-1898. Serial range 24,284-116,002.
$500 $375 $330 $300 $275 $250 $225 $200 $175 $150 $135 $110

.38 SAFETY HAMMERLESS FOURTH MODEL - .38 S&W cal., cylinder, barrel lengths, finishes and grips same .as above. 104,000 mfg. 1898-1907. Serial range 116,003 to approx..220,000.
$375 $280 $240 $205 $190 S165 $155 $145 $135 $125 $115 $100
A 2 in. barrel in this variation is rare (Bicycle Model).

.38 SAFETY HAMMERLESS FIFTH MODEL - .38 S&W cal., cylinder same as above, 2, VA, 4, 5, or 6 in. barrel, blue or nickel finish, "S&W" monogram checkered hard rubber or checkered walnut grips. 41,500 mfg. 1907-1940. Serial range 220,000- 261,493. $450 $350 $240 $205 $190 $165 $155 $145 $135 $125 $115 $100
* 2 in. Barrel
Extreme rarity precludes accurate pricing on this model - will bring a premium.
:rolleyes: :D

[loknload]

Thanks OS, I really appreciate the info! ;)
Now this thing really has me interested! :eek:
I just may have to go back for a closer look! :eek: :D