I have a 32 smith & wesson pearl handle pistol that is 80 years old or older. what is it worth?

i have a 32 long barrel smith & wesson pearl handle pistol that is 80 years old or older. what is it worth?

Might be worth a lot, might be worth a little, might be worth something in between.
The actual model, variation, factory options, originality, and condition make the difference.

If you don't know what you are looking at, please post close clear pictures and it will be discussed.

We need the partial serial number from the butt of the gun (you can XX out the last couple of numbers if you want). That same serial number should be under the barrel where the ejector rod docks (if you have a hand ejector) and on the face of the cylinder. Give the barrel length from the face of the cylinder to the muzzle of the barrel. What it is worth is dependent on condition...not refinished, excellent remaining blue or nickel finish, no rust, good bore, etc. Pictures are absolutely necessary.

With all that, most of the .32s, except .32 target revolvers or something exceptional, are not going to be worth more than $300-400 if they are pristine with original box, tools and papers.

BTW, if it is only 80 years old, it is not an antique. It has to be manufactured prior to 1900 to be an antique.

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It has to be manufactured prior to 1899 to be an antique by government standards.

The Antiques Road Show has different standards for different items.

As earlier mentioned, it is simply not possible to even guess at a value without much more identification. Good detailed photographs are essential not only for identification of what you have, but also for assessing its condition. As is the case for most other collectables, condition is the principal determinant of value. A gun in new or nearly new condition, completely original, and with the original box will be worth a great deal more than the same type gun in average used condition. A worn-out and rusty specimen with missing parts will be worth very little, if anything. We don't know which category your gun falls in.