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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ahall" data-source="post: 3859815" data-attributes="member: 49426">Looks like and early K frame, (style of hammer, pinned barrel, style of ejector knob)the guess of 32 S&W is consistent with the barrel marking.That matt finish looks like a sandblast job to me.Probably no original finish, so not a lot of collectors interest.Sandblasting is often done to hide light rust pitting on a rough gun with minimal original finish.  Its a low effort way to put on an even matt finish that hides a lot of sins.  When I see it, I assume someone was trying to hide or cover up something.  Look it over carefully before you think about shooting it.1) verify the hammer does not push off with your thumb or jar off when the but is smacked on a wood work bench.2) check the cylinder timing.3) verify the cylinder locks in battery before shooting.4) check the bore for obstructions and pitting.Don't disassemble the gun unless you already know how to.  The old smiths are a bit tricky and you can mess them up with good intentions.</blockquote>