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In May of 1958 my parents bought me one of these guns with a 6 in bbl for my 12 th birthday. I think that they paid $65.00 for it used. It was made on March 27, 1923. Ser # 3688XX. It did not come with the oversize Bekeart grips but a set of wood grips the same size as the frame. Was grip size an option? This gun is in exc condition and over the years it was shot many times. The only problem is the firing pin broke back in the early 1960's. My father was a tool and die maker and he made two replacement pins, which the one in the gun still works fine and I have a replacement pin in storage.
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My son's with period Roper target grips. This was factory refinished in 1953. That's an unfortunate period to send guns back to Smith because it received the satin finish of the time and not the bright deep blue of its original finish.



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[QUOTE=JM4151;136417598] It was made on March 27, 1923. Ser # 3688XX. It did not come with the oversize Bekeart grips but a set of wood grips the same size as the frame. Was grip size an option? [QUOTE]

Turns out to be a very good investment. Your gun is from that short period of time I spoke about in my earlier thread when the Regulation Police single screw sq butt grip came standard and the 2 screw target grips (that were standard before and after this perod) were an option.
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Here's one I picked up a few months back. S# 2400XX with what appears to be 11 under the left grip panel. Has a redone front sight made of brass. I was told 1917 but I ma curious what the 11 represents.
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Here's one I picked up a few months back. S# 2400XX with what appears to be 11 under the left grip panel. Has a redone front sight made of brass. I was told 1917 but I ma curious what the 11 represents.
I think the first part of 1917 is a good estimate, although it might even have been as early as the tail end of 1916.

I'm unclear about this "11" - is that stamped into the left side of the butt, the inside of the stock, or merely written in pencil on the inside of the stock? In any event, it may be no more significant than being the identifying mark of the assembler or fitter of the revolver.
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Goony - Thanks...The 11 is stamped on the frame under the left grip panel parallel to the barrel.
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Pic of my 1922 (dated by Roy Jinks) 22/32 that I posted in another thread. Though mechanically sound, it was in sorry cosmetic shape when I bought it. I turned the revolver over to John Carroll of Old South Restoration for a make-over. He had done a few other projects for me which came out well.

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Just thought I'd add this to the thread. This ad is from June,1928.



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Regarding the ad posted by fat tom above, I think the most interesting tidbit is the statement that this model was "now especially bored and rifled" for the "new high speed nonrusting ammunition" - this being a question that has come up before, whether or at what point were these suitable for shooting .22 long rifle ammunition of a modern specification. Evidently S&W engineered the .22/.32 for that capability a bit earlier than might have been thought, and several years before incorporating recessed chambers into the design.
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Well since this thread is revived and there seems to be a renewed interest in the 22/32 gives me a good opportunity
to bring out a sad specimen that has been in the family a while.
The story is that after WWII grandpa traded a NAZI P38 for it as he wanted something he could shoot pidgeons with .

Good thing it is a "Mans revolver" as this gang of K22 bullies has all but surrounded the little fella.
Maybe the Model 18 has his back as he knows what its like to be the little guy in the bunch.



It is one of the initial run that did not go to PB ,
serial 138437 grip number 567.
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Hello. First post, I've been a lurker for a bit. Anyway, I came across a .22 like the ones posted here. I noticed a couple items you folks may be able to help with. serial # starts 3311xx. It also has on the front sight, words on both sides. All numbers match. Stocks have no medallion and only one screw. I'll get photos tonight. Thanks
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Welcome to the forum. Sounds like that one would have been shipped about 1920. The stocks you describe are the so-called Regulation Police stocks, which first appeared in 1917 on the .32 and .38 Regulation Police revolvers, but which were also standard for a few years on the .22/32 target as well as the .32 Regulation Police target model. All these were I frame guns.

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The gun you describe must look just like post #57 above. The Regulation Police grips were used as standard for a short few years in the early 20's period. From circa 1920 to circa 1929 medallions were not used on any Smiths.

The front sight has the name of the maker on it, possibly "Sheard", sometimes used by the factory, sometimes installed after market.
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Thanks guys! Yes, it does look like post #57 -although a bit much more abused. The one I found has a bit of blueing reduced on all the high points. But all functional. I'm in the process of clean-up. Gave er the infantry once over. Loaded up, 6 controlled bangs, works as it should. It was marked $525.I traded a Rossi 4" .357 and a Beretta Neos.
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As per your photo request; Here ya go Stephen!

These two span from the pre-WW1 period until the WW2 period. The stocks on the early gun (164,000 range) is stamped "2089" as I recall. The lower gun has much larger sights but I don't have it's serial number handy... I seem to remember that it is in the late range where the SCS&W indicted the "transition" guns would be...







I've not lettered or even requested the shipping months for either of these two... I bought these long ago when they were a curiosity and not very expensive. Since then they've lived in the vault and I haven't spent much time with them... I guess I need to get on the stick!

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Those are beautiful examples. I would like either one in my collection.
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These two span from the pre-WW1 period until the WW2 period. The stocks on the early gun (164,000 range) is stamped "2089" as I recall. The lower gun has much larger sights but I don't have it's serial number handy... I seem to remember that it is in the late range where the SCS&W indicted the "transition" guns would be...


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Hi Drew,

Those are two 1st class examples from different time periods. The top one in the Bekeart era that could be a 2nd or 3rd type Bekeart collectible. It would be interesting to know where that one shipped to.

The bottom one is from the 30s based on the ER knob and probably has recessed chambers. Its grips are pre 20s style with gold plated, recessed emblems but there are so many factory anomalies. For my records it would be interesting to know if they # to the gun if you don't mind.

Thanks for showing those.
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ere is a picture of my display for the annual meeting.
4 32 Targets, 4 22/32 Targets. one kit gun 4 inch. one Nickel 4/1/4 32 Target.
Serial numbers of the 4 Beakearts are 138539 first shipment, 138558 first shipment
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Those are two 1st class examples from different time periods. The top one in the Bekeart era that could be a 2nd or 3rd type Bekeart collectible. It would be interesting to know where that one shipped to.

The bottom one is from the 30s based on the ER knob and probably has recessed chambers. Its grips are pre 20s style with gold plated, recessed emblems but there are so many factory anomalies. For my records it would be interesting to know if they # to the gun if you don't mind.

Thanks for showing those.
Jim,

I appreciate the kind words. Back when I bought these they were kind of cast offs and even the most ardent collectors only had one because they thought they should... I think that I only kept them because I couldn't sell them...

Anyway, I've always wondered about the stocks on the later issue. They look like they should be on an earlier gun, especially with the recessed medallions. I've seen 22/32's from the late 20's with no medallion stocks so that would suggest that inventories of the medallioned stocks were depleted then. Unfortunately the mystery cannot be solved with this gun. The stocks are not numbered at all....

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Serial numbers of the 4 Beakearts are 138539 first shipment, 138558 first shipment
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Serial number 138539 is a special gun, shipping to Bekeart on June 30, 1911 (the 4th consignment received by Bekeart in that first year of production).
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I have nothing to add but a curse on all of you for the terrible thirst I'm developing for a PB .22!! What some fine looking firearms!!
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it has the original box with the special label and the number on the grip is 292
It also received a 1 of 10 awards given at the NRA convention in 2007.
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Here's a grizzled veteran of the bullseye circuit in the early part of the 20th Century. It's a 22/32 Hand Ejector, made on the "Bekeart" pattern. This one was shipped to M.W. Robinson distributors in NYC on March 19, 1917. It has an unusual (aftermarket?) rear sight.

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how about a data base matching serial #'s with the # on the butt of the piece. Here's mine #164122 butt # 1858 bought for $35.00 in 1972 in Seattle( don't break my heart!!) with a Sheard ,Tacoma gold bead front sight. Interesting firm. check it out,Gold Rush era.... Sweetest shooter ever of all my Smiths
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Here's a grizzled veteran of the bullseye circuit in the early part of the 20th Century. It's a 22/32 Hand Ejector, made on the "Bekeart" pattern. This one was shipped to M.W. Robinson distributors in NYC on March 19, 1917. It has an unusual (aftermarket?) rear sight.

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Have you posted that one before? I've seen one like that and it may be yours. Are the checkered buttons (assuming they are on both sides)
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Have you posted that one before? I've seen one like that and it may be yours. Are the checkered buttons (assuming they are on both sides)
to adjust windage w/o needing a SAT (screwdriver)?
Yes, I have posted that one before, and the knobs do adjust windage.

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