Smith & Wesson Forum

Smith & Wesson Forum (https://smith-wessonforum.com/forum.php)
-   S&W Revolvers: 1961 to 1980 (https://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1961-1980/)
-   -   S&W Mod. 31-1 (Cal. .32 S&W long) (https://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1961-1980/294002-s-w-mod-31-1-cal-32-s-w-long.html)

Mytwobestfriends 01-29-2013 02:52 AM

S&W Mod. 31-1 (Cal. .32 S&W long)
 
Hi! I was able to buy here in Germany such a revolver for 50$ (!) in perfect condition. But now I've to ask myself what I did buy!?
My revolver ist a 2" snubnose with a six-shot-cylinder.
Inside the j-frame it is marked: Mod. 31-1
BUT it is not a blued model, it is a stainless-steel model!
In the S&W catalogue the Mod. 31-1 is only described as blued model...
Can anybody tell me?
If I knew how, I would share some pics with you...
Thx for your help
Michael

Mytwobestfriends 01-29-2013 02:56 AM

...until now I did guess, that all model-numbers of S&W stainless steel models do start with a "6"
So the mod. 60, mod. 64, mod. 66, mod. 686 and so on...

Why doesn't the mod. 31-1???

Green Frog 01-29-2013 01:00 PM

One of two things has happened... either you have a nickel plated Model 31-1 that is frosted to look like stainless or somebody at the factory mis-marked a 631 as a 31-1. Are you sure it's not a matte finish nickel plate? Either way, for $50 US or even 50 euros, you got a bargain. Enjoy it.

Froggie

NFrameFred 01-29-2013 02:56 PM

Most likely you have a model 31-1 that has been Industrial Hard Chromed. It is almost indistinguishable from stainless in appearance at times and wears very well. But if the model stamping is correct ( and it should be since the much newer stainless version was for the .32 H&R Magnum and the model number preceded with a "6") and the barrel says .32 S&W Long, it's not stainless.

gunfan 01-30-2013 12:33 AM

Shoot it in good health. The .32 S&W Long is an inherently accurate and fun cartridge.

Scott

kong5465 02-27-2013 01:41 PM

probably some good pictures will help more.

PMRet 02-27-2013 06:41 PM

1 Attachment(s)
Here is a Model 631. Note that the barrel is marked .32 Magnum, while yours is marked .32 S&W Long. I agree with others that you probably have a Model 31-1 that has been refinished or plated. Regardless, the .32 Long is a great cartridge, and with only $50 in the gun you have a lot of money left over for ammo ;)


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:45 PM.