S&W double action

[Rambling Rex]

I'm hoping someone can tell me the date, the year rather, that Smith & Wesson first came out with a double action revolver and what caliber. I'm thinking 1881 with a .44-40, but I've seen some conflicting dates, some such as 1873.  I got to wondering watching the movie Billy Two Hats, where Gregory Peck's character is using a DA Smith, but the year isn't set in the movie. It's after the buffalo have been pretty well decimated, so I'm figuring the time frame is the 1880's.

[Herbert]

1880 with the 32&38 1881 with the  large frame revolver fist in 44 rusian laterin 44-40& 38-40

[Rambling Rex]

Thanks for the info. Pretty much confirmed what I had thought, good to see someone else has that info!

[kflach]

RR, you'd be amazed at the wealth of information available here.

I am constantly blown away by it.

[St. George]

In that light, should a serial number be too sensitive to put out online - send me a PM - I have numerous references available.

Vaya,

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