[Kenobi_fan]

My uncle just picked up this revolver for $150. We don't really know anything about it. It's a 38 S&W and it shoots really well. Any other information would be great.

Thanks,
Kenobi_fan

[Cyrano]

What you have there appears to be a Smith & Wesson Model 3 Double-Action Frontier revolver with a 6 inch or 6 1/2 inch barrel. If it is an original and not a replica made for cowboy action shooting, you may have gotten a real steal there. Follow this link for further details.

Collector's Firearms

[Kenobi_fan]

It's an original. The only difference I see from the one in the link is the caliber. That one is a 44-40, the one we have is 38 s&w.

[Cyrano]

I'd suggest sending a PM to Mooseman. There's very little about antique firearms he does not know. He'll at least be able to tell you what direction to move in, whether to lock it up and not shoot it any more or use it as a shooter. As you said, the .44-40 is more common, but I've seen these in .32 caliber and .44 Russian as well. I don't know enough to advise you what to do - but at least you know what you have now.

[Kenobi_fan]

Thanks.

[Mooseman684]

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Rich