

The first.38 DA weighed 18 ounces and would go through five design changes, thirty-one years of production, and number more than one-half million. This was not the famous.38 Special which would come later, but the less powerful.38 S&W. The first small frame double action Smith & Wesson, a.38, was built in 1880.

Fewer than 100 reported as being manufactured with 8 3 ⁄ 8 in barrel. Wesson produce a lever action Volcanic pistol.

The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 4th Edition is the ultimate S&W gun guide! 1953 = 28916 Can't tell model number from just the serial number. Introduced in 1978, the Smith & Wesson Model 629 is a stainless steel version of the Model 29. We continue to bring innovative firearms to market that meet the needs of every shooter and deliver on exceptional quality with a brand you’ve learned to trust. Since 1852 we’ve been an industry leading manufacturer of pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shooting accessories. It was S&W's last top break revolver model. Both the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson (second edition) and Ftjestad's Blue Book list 59,400 Perfecteds being made between 19 with serial numbers 1-59400.
