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Need help from the experts on an old S&W 32 long pencil barrel
I picked this little gem up today. The barrel and cylinder still has a lot of blue on it and the grips are in excellent shape for age. The frame has a nice brown patina and all the serial #s match. The serial # is 370xxx. On the bottom of the grips it says 'Pat June 5 1917'. Just curious as to when it was made ans what it might be worth? I appreciate the help.
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01-23-2015, 03:23 PM
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It's a .32 Regulation Police, even though not marked as such. I'd guess yours shipped in the 1921-22 period. Grips are of the 1920s style, and it has the S&W logo stamped on the left side of the frame. Others more familiar with RPs than I will be along with more detail. BTW, S&W never called it a "pencil" barrel. It's a standard barrel. And at that time, it was the only style offered.
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01-23-2015, 04:41 PM
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I have a Regulation Police with serial #357117 pretty close to yours that I believe is 1921. Nice find.
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01-23-2015, 05:23 PM
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I traded an sks for it. I'm guessing I did pretty good!
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01-23-2015, 05:24 PM
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Depends upon the SKS.
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01-23-2015, 05:34 PM
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It was a norinco, non-paratrooper model. Had an extra synthetic stock.
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01-23-2015, 05:53 PM
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I would guess 1921-23, Regulation Police, standard service sights. The grips show the Patent Date for that design….with a rebated grip frame.
These are remarkable shooters. If you do not reload, I suggest Fiocchi 100gr WC loads for good accuracy and very little recoil.
Mine is a dream to shoot…..
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01-23-2015, 07:09 PM
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I posted some pics of the grips. Anybody have a clue on value?
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01-23-2015, 08:15 PM
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I'm envious. I'd love to have one of those.
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I posted some pics of the grips. Anybody have a clue on value?
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RP stocks show up from time to time on ebay. In the condition that yours show, probably $100. If in the condition that Terry (tjpopkin) shows, at least double that estimate.
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DId you mean just the value of the stocks, or of the whole gun? The gun as I see it in the photos is at least $300-350, including the stocks, and maybe as much as a hundred more depending on hands-on inspection.
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DId you mean just the value of the stocks, or of the whole gun?
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Yes David, just the stocks. I thought the quote I posted from the OP was specifically asking for the value of the stocks, but maybe not??
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01-24-2015, 10:47 AM
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I meant value on the whole gun, but I can see the grips bringing a hundo given the shape.
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I guestimate the package is worth $350-450 around here.
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