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08-17-2018, 10:26 PM
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PLEASE HELP IDENTIFY
New member so bear with me. i recently traded for an old Smith hand ejector, trying to get an idea what model, when it was made and approx. value. I went to the id help thread and here are the answers to the id questions: 1.) hand ejector 2.) S/N 3870xx(the serial no. is located on the front side of grip) 3.) .22lr 4.) 6" barrel 5.) adjustable sights(rear sight matches up with the picture of hand ejector pre-war adjust.) additional info-strain screw on front of grip, 5-screw, nickel finish(~70-80%???)
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08-17-2018, 10:39 PM
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thanks for the quick reply, i'm trying to figure out how to attach pic from my desktop
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08-17-2018, 11:33 PM
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Welcome to the Forum.
Your revolver has been nickel plated, but not by S&W. The factory didn't nickel hammers and triggers nor the sights either. It probably came with extended walnut grips that covered the grip bottom, hence the serial number on the front strap.
It is still a nice revolver though.
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08-18-2018, 06:59 AM
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Nice old .22/32 Heavy Frame Target.
But I believe you may have miss-read the serial #. Could it be 3870xx with magnification?
Because the gun is from about 1923 based on its features. But the 5870xx would indicate a much newer gun from after WW II, which it clearly isn't.
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08-18-2018, 07:28 AM
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Hondo44, you are correct, it does begin with "3", had to get the ol' loop out, these eyes aren't what they used to be
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08-18-2018, 09:11 AM
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Welcome to the Forum. These are great guns and will shoot up a box of ammo without complaining.
The stocks are not original to your revolver, as noted by the small step in the rear of the butt-frame. Those standard hard rubber stocks are normally found on standard Model 1903 I frame revolvers. I would try to find a set of extended stocks for that revolver. Not only would the look correct, the extended length make them easier to shoot. They were used on the 1920s HFTs as well as the same era 32 & 38 Regulation Police I frame revolvers. Check ebay and you will find this type of stocks if you watch long enough. You could also place an ad here in the WTB section for a set. Below is a picture of a 1923 360XXX and a 1917 253XXX HFT. The stocks design changed around 1920.
First picture does not show the 1920s stocks very well, so added a second image.
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08-18-2018, 11:26 AM
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Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass!
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