.38 S&W Short. 3.25" barrel length. SN: 67570. Nickel plated finish with color casehardened trigger and blued small parts, mounting Smith & Wesson monogram checkered hard rubber grips. Double action only five shot top break revolver with automatic ejection, mounting a pinned half moon front blade and latch rear notch sights. Fluted barrel rib shows standard two-line address and patent mark between crosses with address reading SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A. followed by patent dates ranging from 1877 to 1890. Item features the standard third pattern button latch mechanism. Serial numbers match on barrel, frame, and cylinder. {ANTIQUE}

Fine. Bore is lined with a thick layer of old grease and dust that may clean to Bright with crisp rifling throughout. Metal finish shows flaking on cylinder edges and flutes, some scattered flakes to barrel and sideplate, and brown patina forming in losses. Triggerguard retains strong case colors on flanks with some brown mottling on the face. Triggerguard finish thinning to gray patina on bottom edge. Grip panels with some light handling wear and scratches. Crack forming through left grip panel at butt. Needs mechanical attention, as ejector fails to retract due to old lubricants that must be cleaned. Action shows good timing.