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03-06-2017, 09:30 PM
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Help Please IDing Old S&W 32 Win CTG
Thanks for the chance to learn:
1) Type: Hands Ejector
2) Serial#: 1185
3) CTG: 32 Winchester CTG
4) Barrel Length: 6.5"
5) Sights: Fixed
What is the official name for this old revolver, and what is the best guess for its age?
Much Appreciation!
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03-06-2017, 10:21 PM
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Welcome! This is a very early .32-20 Hand Ejector, model of 1899, which didn't have the forward ejector rod locking point standard on this model after 1902. 5,311 were made so this one is likely from 1900. The stocks are from a much later gun (late 1960s to 1980). Very cool and a real survivor.
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03-06-2017, 10:44 PM
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This is the very first K-frame hand ejector made by S&W which spawned millions more which followed. If it were in better condition, it would be a valuable collector's item. As-is, not so much, but in any event, not many model 1899 .32-20s survived and they remain desirable in any condition as historical artifacts. The early K-frame examples were caliber stamped .32 Winchester, then .32 WCF, then, finally, .32-20 until the end of production around 1930. All are the same cartridge. The model 1899 was also made in .38 Special, in fact, it was the very first .38 Special revolver. As earlier mentioned the grips presently on it are from much later. Original grips were probably black hard rubber, and replica grips of that type are available should you be so inclined. As many parts for the model 1899 cannot be found, it's probably advisable to limit its use so nothing gets broken. Be especially careful to not lose the extractor rod knob.
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This is actually an I frame but the stocks on it look like what was on yours originally (yours would have been slightly larger because they would fit your K frame).
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03-07-2017, 08:07 AM
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Thank ALL you for the quick responses, and excellent information, much appreciated!
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Welcome from Pennsylvania! You certainly are at the right place to learn!
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This is what the original stocks on the M&P 1st Model, (Model of 1899) look like.
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