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Posted: 5/7/2022 10:55:57 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/8/2022 2:12:44 AM EDT
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Probably 32 Hand Ejector 3rd Model made from 1911 until 1942, serial number range is 263001 to 536684. The no medallion stocks hint at an 1920's production date; if so the serial number would be over 320000 and the cylinder would be heat-treated for strength. Earlier guns didn't have their cylinders heat-treated as that operation just wasn't done by S&W until after about 1920.
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Posted: 5/8/2022 10:33:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Probably 32 Hand Ejector 3rd Model made from 1911 until 1942, serial number range is 263001 to 536684. The no medallion stocks hint at an 1920's production date; if so the serial number would be over 320000 and the cylinder would be heat-treated for strength. Earlier guns didn't have their cylinders heat-treated as that operation just wasn't done by S&W until after about 1920. Thanks for the information. It's timing and lock up it very good and the bore is perfect. It was my wifes great grandfather's. I am guessing it would be safe to shoot with low power ammo. We still have some old French made ammo that came with it. Regards |
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Posted: 5/8/2022 4:02:49 PM EDT
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Very nice.
As long as it locks up well with minimal end shake, it's perfectly fine to shoot with any factory .32 S&W or .32 S&W Long ammo, or handloaded equivalent. .32 S&W Long is a real joy to shoot. Even in small revolvers recoil isn't much more than .22 LR. Plus it's easy and cheap to reload for. If it's legal in your state, .32 S&W Long also makes a good small game round. |
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Posted: 5/8/2022 5:08:00 PM EDT
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This was Dad's. It was poorly refinished at some point, and I haven't shot it in years.
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Posted: 5/9/2022 8:07:38 AM EDT
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That's an awesome gift.
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Posted: 5/10/2022 11:14:42 PM EDT
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Cool! I’ve been looking to pick up something similar to shoot up the ammo I have. Love to find a beater for a reasonable price.
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Posted: 5/15/2022 4:15:11 PM EDT
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You would be surprised at the accuracy of these old things.
I've an old beater with an even longer barrel that will put 1 out of 6 on a 9x13" plate at 100 yards. Pow.............................paating. And I purchase 327 magnum revolvers just to shoot nice 32 longs from. Such a nice little mild cartridge. |
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Posted: 5/23/2022 10:58:58 PM EDT
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I have a 1903 first batch with pinned sight, picked it up for $150! just before COVID.
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