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Originally Posted by FBN201
Hi all - I have my father's Model 32 no dash, 812XX, and need clarification as to when it was made and if it's an "I" frame. It has three screws and a flat latch. My research indicates that the 32-1 began in 1961 around sn 88XXX and was the start of the improved "J" frame for the model 32 and the model 32 stamp began in 1957. Therefore, am I correct that mine was made in 1957 or 1958?
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By virtue of it being a Model 32 pre dash # pegs it as built on the New I frame forging which began with the Model of 1953. The serial #812XX indicates it is currently the earliest Model 32 stamped Terrier in my database and from early 1958.
And you're correct, it wasn't built on the New J frame forging (there's no Improved J frame model) until Jan 1961 which is designated by the -1 stamp.
The Model 32 on the New I frame forging and New J frame forging , both introduced in 1953 have the same grip frame size, and the stocks are interchangeable. But the frame window lengths are different, the J frame still being longer.
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