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02-18-2017, 11:05 PM
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Grandfathers Revolver
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Well, this is my first post here. I've been lurking here for a little bit and figure Ill give it a shot. I recently received my grandfathers revolver and I am trying to figure out some info on this. I do not plan on selling it but I am also curious on what this this may be worth.
On the yoke there is only a assembly number which consists of 4 numbers that match the frame just above it.
1. The revolver is a Hand Ejector
2. The serial number starts with 191XXX which is also labeled on one of the grips on the inside.
3. Its a 32 Long
4. The barrel length if I remember correctly is 3.5"
5. It has fixed sights
6. The frame has a Strain Screw on the front of the Gripstrap.
7. No Butt Swivel/Lanyard Ring
8. It has 5 screws
I hope I posted this in the correct subsection.
Chris
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02-18-2017, 11:45 PM
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Welcome to the Forum.
You have a .32 Hand Ejector Model of 1903-5th change. It probably shipped around 1914. Cash value of about $225, depending on location.
Due to it belonging to your grandfather-priceless.
The barrel is probably 3 1/4".
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Muley Gil pretty much nailed it!
This one, with a 4 1/4" barrel (an inch longer than yours) shipped from the factory in March, 1916. The serial number is 228074, so about 1915 (or possibly 1914) would be about right for yours.
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02-19-2017, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Muley Gil
Welcome to the Forum.
You have a .32 Hand Ejector Model of 1903-5th change. It probably shipped around 1914. Cash value of about $225, depending on location.
Due to it belonging to your grandfather-priceless.
The barrel is probably 3 1/4".
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Wow thank you and to @JP@AK for the quick responses.
Question, what do you mean by "5th Change"? Also you are correct about it being a 3 1/4 in barrel.
The finish isnt as good at the other revolver. It spent many years in a safe that probably doesnt keep all the moisture out as my gun safe does.
Chris
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Collectors refer to engineering changes, like the way the trigger rebounds to the set position. Some changes are major, some are minor. New S&W firearms have the model number stamped, followed by -numbers, such as M10-2. Other changes can be like going from right hand threads on the ejector rod to left hand threads.
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Congratulations as that is a very early S&W revolver.
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02-20-2017, 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Muley Gil
Collectors refer to engineering changes, like the way the trigger rebounds to the set position. Some changes are major, some are minor. New S&W firearms have the model number stamped, followed by -numbers, such as M10-2. Other changes can be like going from right hand threads on the ejector rod to left hand threads.
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Ahhh ok thank you, makes sense as my 4506 is like that.
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