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Old S&W revolvers ID & value
I'm new here as of last night. I took my inherited S&W revolvers to a local gun shop to get them appraised. When he finished online he still didn't seem certain he knew the actual value. A customer of mine said they were worth more than what the gun store said, & I have no clue. I tried looking them up myself online & couldn't even bring up one picture of my exact pistols. If someone could help, that'd be much appreciated.
.32 "B 268990" bottom of barrel "268990" bottom of grip .32 long CTG on side of barrel 3 1/4" barrel
.22 "22894" bottom of grip "B 22894" bottom of barrel 22 S&W CTG on side of barrel 3" barrel
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Welcome!
The .22 is called a .22 Hand Ejector 3rd model, nicknamed "Ladysmith". Probably from the mid 1910 decade. It uses the .22 Long (not Long Rifle) round; using the latter will often crack the end of the barrel near the cylinder.
The other is a .32 Hand Ejector model 1903 3rd model, from the early 1910 decade.
Photos from different angles and a description of their bore/chamber/mechanical conditions will help with value estimates.
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06-22-2022, 08:54 AM
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Welcome to the forums from the cotton and peanut covered plains of the Wiregrass! Alan has got you pretty well covered with models. I think both guns were purchased around the same time. If the left side has a logo stamp, they probably shipped in 1917. Ladysmith #21557 was shipped in April 1916 and serial number 25549 was shipped in October 1917. If there is no S&W logo stamp on the left sides, they probably hail from 1919 or 1920.
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06-22-2022, 09:34 AM
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estimated value? Haven't fired them, but they seem to function properly. The .32 is in better over all condition.
Thank y'all
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DO NOT shoot the 22 with modern ammo, not even 22 Longs. The rear end of the barrel in front of the cylinder is very weak and many have been literally blown away.
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06-22-2022, 03:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Remy.
estimated value? Haven't fired them, but they seem to function properly. The .32 is in better over all condition.
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If one side photo each is all we get…
$250-300 for the .32 HE. The .22 HE is missing the upper sideplate screw but perhaps $450-500? If the right side looks as worn as the left.
Lee is correct, probably best not to fire the .22 at all. Some have used .22 BB or CB caps, rounds with just a primer to launch the bullet.
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06-22-2022, 06:49 PM
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I'll be glad to post more pics
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06-22-2022, 07:02 PM
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Here's a couple more. Let me know if you want a specific pic.
Truly appreciate all y'all's help, & kindness.
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Some close ups of the cylinder end of the barrel on the .22 (see post #5 above), please.
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here's those close ups
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Thanks, sadly the cylinder end of the barrel is cracked. Again, not that you or anyone would want to shoot it but it's value unfortunately drops to that of a parts donor gun, perhaps half of a fully intact example.
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06-23-2022, 06:36 PM
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Yeah, it stinks, that the barrel is cracked, but it's ok. I'm just tryin to get an honest value, so I can sell them to someone who'll enjoy them, & in turn get me something good to carry.
I appreciate all y'all's help.
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