Need old Smith and Wesson help

[Condorguns]

OK guys, I'm going to be picking your brain here. I have a old Smith and Wesson collection that we are going to be selling. My first question is how do you tell what model a 32 safety 3 1/2 inch is? I keep hearing first, second...I just need to be schooled on how you tell.

Thank you in advance for the schooling.

[Milsurp Collector]

My first question is how do you tell what model a 32 safety 3 1/2 inch is?

By the serial number.

[TRAP55]

.32 SAFETY HAMMERLESS FIRST MODEL (LEMON SQUEEZER)
.32 S&W cal., double action only, 5 shot fluted cylinder, 2 (rare), 3 (most common), 3 1/2, or 6 (rare) in. round barrel, blue or nickel, black rubber grips. This model was officially called the New Departure. 91,417 mfg. 1888-1902. Serial range 1-91417.

32 SAFETY HAMMERLESS SECOND MODEL
2 (rare), 3, 3 1/2, or 6 (rare) in. barrel, similar to First Model with pinned front sight and T-shaped latch. 78,500 mfg. 1902-1909. Serial range 91418-170000.

.32 SAFETY HAMMERLESS THIRD MODEL
2 (rare), 3, 3 1/2, or 6 (rare) in. barrel, usually has forged front sight. 73,000 mfg. 1909-1937. Serial range 163082-242981 (with some overlap from the Second Model).

[Condorguns]

Thank you guys.

[xrayoneone]

I would go to the Smith & Wesson forums for any other questions. Those guys live for that.

[TRAP55]

Probably the best place, to get the best price, on a gun in that condition with the original box too.