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Need some help nailing down my revolver.a hand eject, fixed sight 5 shot, 3 screw? 38 s&w cartridge2" barrel diamond checkered grips. no model number. ser #80xxx ramp front sight. blue finish 1 1/4" cylinder . guessing and hoping it is a mod 32 terrier I frame. thanks fellas, any help will be apreciated
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It's a Terrier. Why did you question this? However if it is not marked Mod. 32 in the yoke cut it isn't a Model 32. I expect it is a fairly late "pre-model" gun.
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Welcome! Jim (Hondo44) is the local expert on these, but it is a .38 Terrier, probably from between 1955 and 1957 if it is not stamped MOD 32 on the frame under the barrel with the cylinder out. I believe it is an "Improved I frame" but that is what Jim will tell you  . Hope this is helpful.
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08-19-2017, 05:02 PM
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thanks , guys, mostly trying to confirm I frame. any more imput will be well recieved, any idea about the current value? it is in nice shape. thanks all hope to hear from hondo44
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Yes. The Terrier was built on the I frame until c. 1961. At that time, it was re-designated the Model 32-1. From c. 1958 until 1960-61, it was the Model 32.
The -1 indicates the adoption of the J size frame.
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08-19-2017, 09:06 PM
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thank you , sir. mine has no marking at all.thus the confusion.
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You do indeed have a Model of 1953 .38 Terrier 3 screw, from early 1956, which makes it a NEW I frame (larger trigger guard and 1/8" longer grip frame) than the Improved I frame (improved with a coil hammer spring).
Nick named a Pre Model 32 because it's identical with a Mod 32 which was also still built on the New I frame.
Value: these are very popular although the slightly smaller Improved I frame and earlier Transitional I frame are a bit more popular. $600 in really nice condition with original grips is a reasonable average cost, more with the bx etc.
Check the backside of the right grip for a stamped serial # that should match the gun #.
Much more details (maybe more than you want to know) here:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/blog.php?b=103
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Thanks to all, you have helped a ton.
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"New" and "Improved"...sounds like a catchy ad slogan . Thanks Jim!
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I STAY confused about "improved" vs "new" vs "transitional." I like plain old original but STILL don't always know what I'm looking for/at! Regardless, cousin Toadfrog, it looks like you got a real nice one... congratulations.
Your distant relative,
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thanks, cuz !
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