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12-29-2020, 05:37 PM
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.32 Lemon Sqeezer
Gent, I have a Top Break, .32, 3” barrel, fixed sights Lemon Squeezer with 4 screws not including the grip and strain screws. SN: 229*** Can you guys tell me approximately what the value is? I believe it is a .32 Double Action 4th model.
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12-29-2020, 06:06 PM
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Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! I guestimate around $300 +/-.
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12-29-2020, 06:14 PM
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By the markings on the barrel, can you tell if it has been refurbished or sent back to the factory? I was hoping it would have been worth more given it's condition and age.
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12-29-2020, 06:33 PM
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Hello Mr. gabe, what a super nice little New Departure.
In blue to boot. If the grips number, thats the cherry on the sundae.
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12-29-2020, 06:39 PM
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Thanks, I assume the grips should be numbered on the back sides? My apologies for the ignorance, but I have a few old guns but have never looked them up before.
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12-29-2020, 07:43 PM
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gabe, your dingbats are nice and sharp.
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Welcome to the Forum. Your 32 Safety would have shipped in the mid-1920s, so is not an antique. That fact will negatively affect the valuation of this model to some extent, but blued examples do not seem to be as common as nickel. There were over a quarter-million made and they held up very well, so I would value your gun, with some wear, at around $300 as well. Collecting them can be quite addictive!
BTW, the stocks serial number is almost always on the right half, but some can be in pencil, making it very hard to see.
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Thanks Gents, I also have a .32 Hand Ejector, 4-1/4” barrel, fixed sight, 5 screw(not including the strain & grip screws), SN:334***. You guys know about this gun and the value?
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12-30-2020, 12:16 AM
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Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! I guestimate around $300 +/-.
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Thanks for the help Shipmate
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12-30-2020, 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by gabesbiznass
Thanks Gents, I also have a .32 Hand Ejector, 4-1/4” barrel, fixed sight, 5 screw(not including the strain & grip screws), SN:334***. You guys know about this gun and the value?
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The serial places it probably around 1930 give or take a few years.
The apparent condition makes it maybe $250-300 on a good day.
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Originally Posted by gabesbiznass
Thanks Gents, I also have a .32 Hand Ejector, 4-1/4” barrel, fixed sight, 5 screw(not including the strain & grip screws), SN:334***. You guys know about this gun and the value?
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It might have been better to post this in a new thread since this one is titled for a .32 Lemon Squeezer. Your .32 Hand Ejector is a 3rd Model from around 1921 it is about 10,000 units after the implementation of heat treatment of the cylinder but before S&W began stamping "Made in USA" on the lower right front of the frame. Hondo44 is an expert on these fun shooters and hopefully can share some insights if he sees this buried here. I agree with a valuation of around $250.
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Appreciate the help
All, I certainly appreciate all of your help! This is a very insightful forum with a lot of knowledgeable folks willing to help out.
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