Value seldom exceeds 100 if pristine
based on serial number of an original colt SAA, 172596 was made about 1898........
double action colt revolvers 1905 - 1978 Serial # 507493 made about 1925
Proofhouse.com has Colt sn data.
smith and Wesson .32 caliber, worth about 200 dollars near mint
@ 1870-1915
about 1926.................
Single action or double action? Exactly how is it marked? sales@countrygunsmith.net
Use a magnet. If the gun is nickel plated, a magnet will stick to it.
The value of a Smith and Wesson 1897 serial 539443 pearl handle nickel plated gun depends on its condition. This gun in excellent condition is valued between 1200.00 and 1400.00 as of 2014.
1974
200 or so
I just bought one - about $850