http://imgur.com/a/rUr3u

 

The hammer pretty much falls out as I can't get the screw in the right way. I don't think it is salvagable but it would be cool if it was. I'll probably take it to a gun smith to ask their professional opinion. There are no markings on it or anything. No serial number, no name, nothing.

That could be a Harrington & Richardson. 38 S&W. 1890-1892. The top of the barrel should be marked with the name on it. Also check for "999" stamped on the cylinder back face.

I would also guess H&R Top break................

... There are no markings on it or anything. No serial number, no name, nothing.

But it does have your fingerprints on it. It was probably used in a crime.

Haven't looked at in awhile but we have an H&R antique in our HQ museum case that looks just like it.

Very well could be Iver Johnson too as many of the H&R's had their logo on the grips.

Looks like an H&R Top-Break, Small-Frame revolver.

Also, possibly an Iver Johnson.

https://bluebookofgunvalues.com/Gun_Values/Manufacturers/HARRINGTON_RICHARDSON_INC/Categories/HARRINGTON_RICHARDSON_INC_Top_Break_Revolvers_1885_1952?id=HARRINGTON_RICHARDSON_INC_Top_Break_Revolvers_1885_1952

 

From my research, anything H&R made prior to 1941 has no documentation.

Best source of information is a $90 book on H&R firearms, written by Bill GoForth:

http://www.gunshowbooks.com/cgi-bin/webc.exe/st_prod.html?p_prodid=HandRBook&sid=M16t9N0B

 

 

Take the grips off.

Some of the earlier Top-break revolvers had the serial number on the frame, under the grips.

I saw one in auction go for about $250 last year on GB. Really wanted it.

Thanks for the responses guys. I am going to check it out this week and look for some markings. I'll update with what I find tomorrow.

Looks like its from the class/category called "Velo-Dog"; its intended market was bicyclists for protection from chasing dogs.

 

http://www.guns.com/2012/10/11/velo-dog-revolver/

Looks like its from the class/category called "Velo-Dog"; its intended market was bicyclists for protection from chasing dogs.

 

 

I bet is was popular with cops!