Hey fellers I got an old Smith revolver that looks like a tiny Scoffield . The Barrel is 3-3 1/2 inches long . Its stamped across the top with the words "Smith and Wesson ,Springfield Mass.USA, Pat'd July 17&24th 1865
July 11 65 , August 24th 69,July 19th 1875 , REISSUE 1871 . Serial number is 5364. The calibre is .38 Smith and Wesson . The frame appears to have been browned because now it has faded and darkened in places and it looks like the entire pistol was color hardened but upon further inspection one see's this is not the case . The trigger gaurd is flat backed , like the old Colt Dragoons . And like I said it looks for all the world like a little scoffield , it can be fired either double or single action , it is a break open pistol and the cylinder holds five rounds . From what I can gather it is a Smith and Wesson Model 1871 "American" , a Russian model in a smaller package. I wish I could post a picture , if any of you wish I could send a pic via email . Any of you guys have any ideas as to what is actually is , when it was made and the possible worth ( I hope I didnt get skinned , but I like it ,its very serviceable insurance against snakes on fishing trips!)
