S & W break-open double action 32 revolver

Hello, I'm trying to find out the value on my 1882 - 1883 S & W break-open double action 32 revolver. It is missing the hammer and in my best judgement, I'd say it is in poor condition. Break open still works, black handles are still intact (90%), 25% plating.
Thanks, Tom

hello ,,id say you have a 3rd model double action revolver judging from your dates..a hammer may not be that hard to find and possibly check out gunparts corp online for parts ,,if no luck there..i'll check an old gunsmith i know and see if he may have anything,,finding bthe right hammer without the old one to compare it to may be tough but..i'll still check on it for ya and let ya know if ya can't find one ,,as for value as it is right now i'd have to say your value would be as a parts gun,,some of the old break top smiths are very hard to find parts for ..that said i'd value it at around 40-75 depending on how many useful parts are still in it..a complete example in the condition stated may bring around 100-125 if functional with no major issues,,grips are hard to find in nice shape and your best bet may be to dismantal it and sell it that way,,the cylinder and internals and grips are proably worth more tha the rest of it in the condition you say it's in..
bigcurt

Thanks, you have been VERY helpful as usual. I will weigh weather to fix or sell as is.
Thx, Tom

hey tom ,,your very welcome ,,but remember that if ya sell it complete the way it is it still should be done thru a dealer ..some states will definatly come down hard on pistols ,,even just the frames with serial numbers ,,your pistol is pretty old but it's still a pistol..it could be sold on gunbrokers .com or auctionarms .com but make sure you cover your tracks and ask for a licence to ship it to..just some advice and a word to the wise..
bigcurt

Hi Bigcurt:

I have a 4th model, 3" barrel, v.good to excellent. SS#188955. Any ideas on the value?

Thanks,

MontanaIrish

hello,,now this is a great description that everyone should take note to ,,it's simple and to the point and makes our job alot easier ,,thank you for giving as much detail as you did ,,sorry to hijack your post but i like to give credit where credit is due!! ,,
,,now for your value ..the 4th model differed form the third model mainly in the shape of the triggerguard and for the 4th model book value is 175 good,,200 VG and 375 exc,,239,600 manufactured between 1883-1909,,
bigcurt

Hi BigCurt:

I was having a devil of a time figuring the value. Thanks so much for your help, and the compliment.

MontanaIrish