pistols

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QUESTION: hey charles i have 2 pistols they are both 38 specials,one has the s&w 38 special and gt3 or gto on the barrel and the serial number is 310044.and the other one is a snubnose s&w 38 special serial number j64517 and the hammer is hidden i have the warranty card that says made in 1955,my uncle gave them to me and just wanting to know the age and vaule if you can help me.thank you for my last question about the j stevens pocket pistol.

ANSWER: Hello, again, Richie.
  I am glad I could help on your previous question. However, I am going to need more information on these revolvers to identify them. I need you to write down everything that is written on them, and where the words and numbers are located. If they are both Smith & Wesson brand revolvers, the model number will be stamped on the crane ( the part you can see when you open the cylinder ). I will start a preliminary search, but can't go far on what you have given me. Just send me a follow-up. Thank's, Charles Gage
  

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QUESTION: hey charles i found more numbers that i couldnt see before one gun has on top of barrel smith&wesson springfield mass.usa patented oct01dec1701feb6sept1409dec2214,on the cylinder 310044 bottom of grip also on side of barrel s&w special gt3 or gto cant see those that good,    the other one on the barrel 38 s&w spl. right side of the gun made in usa marcas registratas smith and wesson springfield mass.on the cylinder mod.48 also 45848 or 45849   thanks for the help

Answer
Hello Richie.
 If the first revolver is a top-break, it is a .38 S&W 5th Model. If so, the front sight is made as part of the barrel. It was manufactured from 1909-1919. If it is a hand ejector (swing out cylinder), it is a .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1905, 4th Change. It was manufactured from 1915 to 1942. Since it had the longest production run of the Hand Ejector models (from Ser#241704-1000000), I would place it at 1915-1919.The other one you say is a Model 48. Could that be a 49? The Model 48 was a K-22 Masterpiece Magnum in .22 magnum rimfire. The 49 was the .38 S&W Special Bodyguard with the hammer shroud and steel frame. It was introduced in 1959. The Model 38 Airweight Bodyguard was introduced in 1955. It had an alloy-frame. The tag you have may have been from the Model 38.
 Values are relative to the market at the time. The 38 S&W 5th Model Top-break can be valued from poor: $75 to exc: $385. The 38 Hand Ejector Model of 1905, 4th Change poor: $150 to exc: $475. The 38 S&W Special Bodyguard Model 49 poor: $200 to exc: $450. Smith & Wesson is very tight-mouthed about their serial numbering system. I hope this information helps.
 Again, Thank you very much for asking for me. Charles Gage