Up for sale is an authentic Antique Smith & Wesson .38 Double Action 4th Model revolver, chambered in .38 S&W. This revolver features the desirable 3.25″ barrel, 5-shot cylinder, and correct S&W hard rubber grips. All visible serial numbers match, including the butt and cylinder, with serial number 401029 – safely within the pre-1899 antique range.

Condition:
* Original bluing with honest age patina
* Case-hardened hammer and trigger showing faded but visible colors
* Black checkered S&W hard rubber grips (chips at the bottom, common for age)
* Action functions in double action and single action
* Extractor operates correctly
* Bore is good with strong rifling and some shine
* No major cracks, corrosion, or mechanical issues observed, mainly bottom of grips which can easily be replaced

Antique Status:
This revolver is classified as a federally exempt antique under 18 U.S.C. § 921(a) (16), as all S&W.38 DA 4th Models under approx. serial 430,000 were manufactured before 1899. No FFL is required in most states; please know your local laws.

Model Information:
Smith & Wesson produced the .38 Double Action 4th Model from 1895 to 1909. This example falls well within the antique serial block and represents the final, most refined generation of S&W’s top-break double-action design.

A solid example of a working 19th-century
Smith & Wesson revolver – perfect for collectors, display, or vintage firearms enthusiasts.

Antique – no FFL required