Here is a summary of the Young American also by Bill Goforth
YOUNG AMERICA DOUBLE ACTION FIRST MODEL
(BLACK POWDER) -----------------------------1884-1904
pull pin cylinder release, nickel finish standard, blue considered rare, marking on top strap only “YOUNG AMERICA DOUBLE ACTION” or “YOUNG AMERICAN DOUBLE ACTION” two frame sizes
SMALL SOLID FRAME .22 RIMFIRE 7 SHOT, octagon barrel, lengths of 2, 4½ and 6 inches
MEDIUM FRAME .32 S&W CALIBER 5 SHOT, octagon barrel, lengths of 2, 4½ and 6 inches
First Variation will have a round barrel & nickel trigger guard----------------------1884-1887
Second Variation will have a octagon barrel & nickel trigger guard----------------------1888-1897
Third Variation will have a octagon barrel , blue trigger guard and company name and address on left side of barrel -----------1897-1904
VALUE: First Variation 100%=$275 60%=$100 Others 100%=$225 60%=$65
For all Young America Double Action variations and variants add 15% premium for blue finish and 10% premium for 4½” or 6” barrels.
YOUNG AMERICA DOUBLE ACTION SECOND MODEL SMALL FRAME
22 RIMFIRE CALIBER--------------------------------1905-1941
.22 short rimfire 7 shot, pull pin cylinder release Nickel finish, blue optional 2, 4½ & 6 inches barrel lengths, will have caliber and company name & address marked on side of barrel, Top strap will be marked “YOUNG AMERICA DOUBLE ACTION” or “YOUNG AMERICAN DOUBLE ACTION”
After 1930 listed in catalogs as; YOUNG AMERICA No. 70 DOUBLE ACTION
VALUE: 100%=$235 60%=$65
For all Young America Double Action variations and variants add 15% premium for blue finish and 10% premium for 4½” or 6” barrels.
only the second model is suitable for smokeless powder ammo.