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S&W Revolvers: 1961 to 1980 3-Screw PINNED Barrel SWING-OUT Cylinder Hand Ejectors WITH Model Numbers


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Old 09-05-2014, 06:45 PM
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This is my uncle's S & W .32 cal revolver. It was given to him by his brother. He doesn't know anything about its history. I would like to find out more about it, year made, etc.
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Just to get things started, that looks like a Model 30. Open the cylinder and see if "M30-1" is stamped on the frame. Per the book, that H_____ serial number should be 1971-72. "Built on the round butt I frame..."
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Hello, Welcome to Smith and Wesson.

Judging by the photos and serial number it appears that you have a S&W model 30-1. The .32 Hand Ejector received a number designation in 1957 and it was changed to the slightly larger J frame from the former I frame. This was the -1 variant. If you open the cylinder, in that space under the barrel I would bet there are the numbers 30-1, the model number.

The H series of numbers began in 1969 until 1976 when the 30-1 was discontinued. The 30-1 had a "round" butt, while the 31 had a square butt. This revolver would fire the .32 S&W long cartridge, and the .32 S&W short if you should desire.

The .32 round used to be more popular and earlier in the 20th century was a common police round. There is some good self defense type ammo, Buffalo Bore seems popular, but-I'm told- its at its best as a target round with wadcutter bullets. Overall a nice pistol.

I am sure there will be some more folks along soon to either corroborate or correct me. Is there anything else you would like to know?, if its value-check gunbroker.com for similar pistols. Take it out and shoot the thing, enjoy it, and thanks for sharing.
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