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You will have to contact S&W
Impossible to answer without a detailed description of all markings
10-1000 USD depending on specifics
50-400 usd
25-1000 USD depending on EXACTLY what you have.
100 at the outside
Depends entirely of WHICH pearl handled pistol you are referring to. A Colt or Smith and Wesson would have cost more than a Harrington & Richardson or an Iver Johnson, and an automatic more than a revolver. However, I do own one really cute tiny little handgun from that period- a .22 Baby Hammerless- with mother of pearl grips- will fit in a vest pocket- and in 1930, they sold for about $5. Check with your library to see if they can get you a copy of any of the early Sears catalogs- they have been reprinted in hardback, are available for several years- and have a nice section of rifles, shotguns and handguns- with illustrations, and the prices for the year of the catalog.
Stacey received a tongue lashing from Uncle Hammer because he was upset that Stacey had given away the pearl-handled pistol that belonged to Hammer's deceased wife. This pistol held sentimental value to Uncle Hammer, and he was disappointed that Stacey had not respected its significance.
General George S. Patton wore a set of matching pearl handled pistols. The above answer, and the question which preceded it, are based on misconceptions of the American press during World War 2. Patton had two Colt .45 pistols with ivory handles instead of mother-of-pearl, but he only wore one at a time, not both. Under his uniform tunic he carried a .32 pistol as a backup.
T.J. stole a pack of gum from the store in "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry." His actions resulted in serious consequences for him and his friends.
Try the on line auction sites, local pawn shops, local gun stores, etc..
value of any firearms depends on overall condition. It is unlikely you will find any history on your pistol................