I'm not really sure if this is the right place or now as I'm not really familiar with revolvers. My girlfriend recently inherited what I believe to be a Model 30 or 30-1 .32 S&W long revolver. It has a serial number of H109984 and I really don't know anything else. I think it has a 2 inch barrel. If anyone could provide info including year of manufacturing and value I'd be very grateful!!

Welcome to the Forum.
The Catalog says it was born in 1975.
I don't have any idea on a value, but somebody who does should be along shortly.
Jim

S&W began using model numbers in 1957. Model numbers are stamped inside the frame, behind the crane, like this.


The .32 S&W Long, and the guns chambered for it, have a growing group of loyal fans here. I own four myself. Value would be based on the actual condition of said revolver, whether it had the original stocks, box, papers, tools. Your location will have lots to do with value to. $150.00 for a rough shooter grade gun to $400.00+ for a perfect example. Older guns have the serial number stamped or written inside.


The .32 S&W Long is marginal as a self defense cartridge; however, Buffalo Bore and MagTech offer such cartridges. If those are unavailable, a target wad cutter bullet would be a better choice than a lead round nose bullet. These are .38 S&W cartridges, but show the different bullet design. W-W on the left, Buffalo Bore to the right.


The S&W 30 was discontinued in 1976.


The S&W 31 in 1991.


Not rare, just discontinued.