Your .38 Safety Hammerless (or .38 New Departure) is a first model, built between 1888 and 1902. The serial numbers went to 91417, so yours was likely built somewhere in the early 1890's. Nickel plating was available although I can't tell be the s/n if it is original. Possibly Roy Jenks can.
It was manufactured in 1928. It is .30 caliber (30 Winchester Center Fire is another name for the 30-30 cartridge). The value will depend on the condition and originality.
made about 1890. value depends on condition............
You will have to tell us who made it and if it is a hand gun or long gun, caliber/gauge, etc..
The answer to this question depends on the condition of the gun. It can range from a value of $250 for a poor one to $1500 for one in excellant condition.
The Capitan HP model with a high polish Blueing came with wood grips. The matted finish came with Black plastic grips.
Serial numbers do not mean a lot- we need make and model. Also- not all revolvers with "38 S&W" on the barrel ARE Smith & Wessons- that is a caliber. And the finish is nickel, not chrome.
Take it to a gunsmith
"SC" stands for the finish, which is satin nickel. A Commander with "BS" in the serial number had a blued steel finish.
50- 375 usd
Proofhouse.com has serial number lists. As to value, your description leaves a lot to be desired. If its a Single Action Army, it was made the turn of the century. What type of finish (blue, nickel)? Barrel length? Any engraving? You could be in the price range of 100-1200.
No they were not not made with a nickel finish. The original finish would have been parkerization. A lot of people bought these after the war for dirt cheap and nickel plated them. But it is not original. Though probably a good shooter anyways.
You will have to call S&W with the serial number to find out.
01298437
You will need a factory letter to prove it left with a nickel finish. If factory, it adss value, if not, it detracts. It shipped from the factory @ 1975
What is the caliber, barrel length, finish, grip material, markings on barrel?
Not without a detailed description of all markings, caliber, sights, barrel length, stock/grips, caliber, finish, condition, box, papers, accerssories, etc..
Don't know the value, but Serial numbers B83551 - B99999 were made in 1972.