I have an old hand gun (pistol) of my granddaddy's. It breaks away from the handle, to put ammo in, revolver

Question

Can't see the serial numbers real good. But it looks like some of the letters are backwards,maybe not. Any thoughts on this gun.

Answer 1

Those types of revolvers are known as "break-tops." You probably have an old Smith & Wesson Schofield revolver. It is a great find. Now Schofields sometime used proprietary ammo, specifically the .45 Schofield (not to be confused with the .45 Long Colt). Some of the newer ones do use standard ammo so you should let a competant gunsmith check it out before trying to shoot it. It could also be an old English breaktop revolver. Backward letters could be Cirillic letters so maybe it is Russian? So, without seeing it identification is difficult.

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Answer 2

If it has a Nickel finish it could easily be an old Smith & Wesson or Harrington & Richardson, Top Break Revolver..

If you look at the top of the barrel with a magnifying glass you will be able to see the engraving that displays the manufacturers name and the patent date..Sometimes the Caliber is also engraved on the top too. It can also be narrowed down by the number of cartridges your revolver holds..

Answer 3

Have to know at least the make, because many companies made top break revolvers in the late 19th century to the early 20th century. For example, you have Iver Johnson, F&W, Smith and Wesson, Harrington Richardson, and the list goes on.

Answer 4

Inspect it in a very bright light, like sunlight and note all the writing you can find on it. Post that writing here and we can give you a lot more information.

There Is writing on it, look carefully.


There were many break-open revolvers.....some are very collectable and expensive, some not so much.

In any case, please take care of your grandaddy's gun. It's probably a good idea to apply some light gun oil, keep it in a dry place, etc.

Answer 5

gunbroker.com, auctionarms.com, gunsamerica.com, american-firearms.com........> Check these sites for values & Prices.* Or E-Mail me with all the information thats on the gun. Make, Model, any lettering on it.* Use a magnifying glass if you have too.*

Answer 6

Wait, what's the question?

Answer 7

probably a .22. i see alot of those

Answer 8

ill buy it