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Old 10-06-2015, 10:07 AM
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I have 2 pistols that belonged to my grandmother. 1 is a .22 long rifle 6" barrel with adj sights ser#182395 and the other is a .32 winchester 4" barrel with fixed sights ser# 28361. Would like to have some info on them. Thanks
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Photos would help a lot for identification. Are the numbers you posted from the bottom of the butt?

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Yes, Will try to take pic and post
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Does the 22 have a k in front of the number- if so it sounds like a k-22 masterpiece, aka the pre-model-17. Best possible handgun for fun and utility.
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Yes it does, Trying to load some pictures.
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K182395 would have been manufactured in 1953 (K175,638 – K210,095) It is properly called a K-22 Masterpiece, designed especially for competitive target shooting.

28361 is an early K-frame from 1907-08. Collectors would call it a (.32-20) Model of 1905 Military Revolver, First Change (with a square butt). With a round butt, it would be the Model of 1902. Until about 1914, the ".32 Winchester" barrel caliber stamping is used. The same cartridge is now commonly called the .32-20. It's a little difficult to find if you are thinking of shooting the revolver. By the way, some of these were equipped with adjustable rear sights, sort of like the one on the K-22. They are called Target Models, and are somewhat more desirable than those having plain sights.

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Thanks for the information.
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Welcome to the forum! I love it when grandparents have such interesting old revolvers.
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