I have these old grips and don't have a clue what revolver they are for. They have a serial number on the back of 310582 if that helps, here are some pics. Any help would be appreciated!

Second pic to go with original post.

I'll take a guess......they go on a .32 HE, Model of 1903, 2nd change. It's an "I" frame gun and I've got a set exactly like them on mine.

Craig...

Could be for a topbreak as well. I think the I frames have the same grip frame as the .38 top breaks.

Twaits is correct; these grips work for both the I frames and the 38 top breaks.

I believe the only "topbreak" that was built on the I frame was the 38 Perfected revolver. The grip would likely fit that model, but would not fit properly on the 38 Double Action and/or Safety models since they were not built on the I frame.

Bruce Mower

Mark Connot has told me multiple times that I frame grips do fit on 38 top break pistols. I have an old pair of I frame grips, but haven't tried them on my 38 top breaks as of yet. I will have to give them a try tomorrow and see.

I am new to the forum but have always owned and enjoyed S & W revolvers. Recently I came into possession of an antique top break S &W, not in very good shape. I thought I would ask for some help here identifying it and, perhaps, locating some parts.

It is .44 caliber and has no markings except for the serial number on the round butt and the following on the top flat of the barrel: 2 lines begining with a tiny stylized cross then top line: "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A. PAT'D JAN . 17 & 24. 65" Bottom line: "JULY 11 65 AUG 24 69 JULY 25 71 DEC 2 79 MAY 11 & 25 1880"

It has a round barrel, 6 1/2 inches long with a half moon foresight on the flat top of the barrel. Cyclinder is 1 7/16th long. Serial number is 20435 and the same number appears on the butt, the rear cylinder face, and on the under side of the barrel latch. The finish is gone, but the bore is surprisingly bright and pit free.

All the parts look like a .44 Double Action. From other photos I have seen, it looks like a first model Russian. Primarily, I am looking for grips for this firearm. The grips on it now are plain wood and look like someone made them in the garage at some time. The gun looks and seems to be in good mechanical shape except that it will not stay cocked for single action fire. It functions well in double action and the cylinder locks up properly, but I think the rear sear and rear sear spring are missing.

I don't think the gun is worth anything, but I would just like to get it back into functional condition. (I'm an engineer and it drives me crazy having a piece of equipment that doesn't work !) I would appreciate any help identifying the gun and, if there are any potential parts sources. I can manufacture the spring and rear sear, if I have to, but would prefer to find original parts. On the grips, are there any other models that use the same grips? Thanks in advance for any help.

Dave C

To bushrod2, I have a S&W 32 long cart Pat March 27,1894 thru Sept 14, 1909 Ser # 119253 with these same grips. My right grip is broken and I'm looking to replace them. Would you sell those grips or does anyone know where I can find a pair like these? Thanks

Bushrod2 - if your right grip has the serial number scratched or stamped on the inside you may want to have the grips repaired instead. There is a Forum member who can do that for about $45 - can't remember his name, but someone here will give you his contact info.

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Peter #2091

Bushrod2's grips shown above are in perfect shape. My right grip is broken off in two places and the broke off parts are long gone. Bushrod has the grips without the gun and I have the gun with a broken grip. I hope we can get together.