Hello from NY.
My husband died in Dec. I asked a Q. and got a helpful reply earlier, but I was going to post Pics. Then Life got in the way. So now I have some pics. the 1) is a S&W 32 model 30-1
The gang shot shows 1.) top left, 38SPL model 38, 5 round N stamped on cylinder. 2)below is a 38 SPL, model 60, 5 round.
4.)top right is the 32. M# 30-1. 5.) below on right is 38SPL model 36, 5 rd, N stamped on barrel.
I'm going to sell these; but I am curious about the Model 60 it is lighter wt. and it looks to me as if someone did a poor finish on it. Also not an N on the back of cylinder but a V. I don't think it is because if refinishing because the V is centered not at an angle as it would be if over-polished N, that would result in and angled V.
Any help or comments about relative value or the above Q. would be helpful. Oh! I have one other wood grip. But I don't have a clue as to which of the other models it belongs to.
The other thing is purely taste, but I ask it anyway. Of the 38's if you were going to keep one for home defense would there be a "best in show"?

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Ma'am I'm truly sorry for you lose! Any one of those revolvers would serve for self defense pick the one you like best

First, sorry for your loss & a warm welcome to the greatest assembly of all things S&W
The model 60 is a Stainless Steel firearm & the test are all nickel plated. I suspect the wood stocks you have may belong to the model 60. Do you or have you found the factory boxes and related paperwork? Some folks enjoy to have both. Nonw of the 4 appears to have the factory stocks, those may show up at some time. Most of these should sell in the $450.00 area & maybe more depending on how you sell them. I hope you do not take them in to a pawn shop or unscruplus dealer. Some dealers will consign for 20% or so of a sales price. My self, I would like to see some more pictures of the 32 caliber you have. Others Will be along to tell you more or less . Kyle

From the limited pictures, I can see that these are very clean and possibly unfired. That makes them more valuable. If as mentioned you can find the boxes and the original grips even more so.

I would slow down and take the time for a little more research and then list them here for sale.

So sorry to hear about your loss. Those guns look like they are in great condition, you should be able to get some money for them (particularly the ones with a nickel finish).

If you had to pick one to keep...have you tried firing them to see if you have a favorite?

If it were me, I'd keep the Model 60. You say it has a poor finish, stainless is not actually a finish but if it has some cosmetic blemishes that would reduce the value for selling but not as a defensive piece. (It looks fine to me, though). Stainless guns tend to be less maintenance than nickel, you have more options for cleaning solutions too.

On the other hand, the 30-1 is going to have significantly less recoil and holds an additional round. I'd rather have a .38 than a .32 but only you can decide the best choice for yourself.

Howdy there, and welcome. My condolences also, and I'd agree with those above. The 60 is a first rate arm for SD purposes, and if you start out with target wad cutters not so bad on recoil in my own opinion (my fiancee started there as well).

The .32 is a little gem in the opinion of myself and many others, but often looked down on for self defense whether it ought to be or not. This is a matter of debate, but I side with the opinion of the gun you can shoot well being better than a more powerful one you shoot poorly.

For what you wish to sell, I too recommend our own forum For Sale area. Most all of us here share an appreciation for the craft of fine arms, and also appreciate the feelings often attached to them.

Best of luck and feel free to ask any questions, we all enjoy helping as much as we can in my experience.

I agree the .32 would be a good gun with little recoil which is not much more recoil than a 22lr. The model 60 is probably worth the most for resale. The model 36 and 60 being all steel also have little recoil and is a good fun accurate shooter. My wife had no problems shooting a model 36 with 38 spl ammo. The 36 is similar to a model 60. The 36 is usually blued steel and the 60 I believe is the stainless steel.
By the pics they all look in good condition.

Another vote for selling on this forum. Your revolvers are in great condition and will be easy sells.

Best wishes.

Your husband had good taste in firearms - sorry for your loss.

I would recommend either keeping the model 60 and whichever set of grips that fit your hand best, they are easy to swap between guns. The larger ones on it now may have a laser, activated by a button on the front part of the grip, and cost about $200-250 if so.

The V stamped on the rear cylinder face of the model 60 indicates it is a stainless steel part; it may have been placed to indicate it did not need to be polished to the same degree as the nickel gun parts.

I would guess the upper left gun in the photo is a model 36 like the lower right one; the "8" in the model number may be a "6". The model 38's frame comes up and around the hammer and is very light, about 1/3 less than the model 36.

Good luck in your keeping and selling decisions.

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Alan
SWCA LM 2023, SWHF 220

Ma'am, I am sorry for your loss. I agree with the prices suggested, but someone here that is familiar with New York laws may need to give you further instructions. If you are going to ship them you may be best finding a reputable FFL, or licensed gun shop, to ship them to the buyers FFL. Most FFLs sharge around $35-55 to ship a handgun to another FFL in the state's.

Also, I believe those grips will not fit the revolver on the top left, but will fit the two on the right. The revolver on the bottom left it may fit but I am not as familiar with those plastic grips it is currently wearing.

Very sorry to hear about your husband.

All four of those revolvers are very nice.

The Model 60 is probably worth he most, but not by much, and is the one that I would keep of the four.

As others have suggested, if you can find original wood grips and maybe even boxes, it will help them sell as those items are desirable to have in addition to the revolver.

Also, if you can, either CONSIGN them in your local gun store or sell them on this forum. Asking $450 for each one is reasonable, and asking $500 for the model 60 is reasonable.

A Pawn shop or Local Gun Store will offer you like $150 or $175 for each one as they need to make their margin too.

If you consign them you'll get 80% of what they sell for. Sell them on here, and you will need to cover shipping and FFL fees. If that is a headache, consign them and you will be good to go.

I think the 32 is a very decent round. While it doesn't have the penetration of a 38spl, the low recoil makes shooting it much more pleasant, and shot placement means the most in a self defense situation.

Hello I want to thank you and G-dad for placing my post in the right place. I wrote a long detailed list of each gun SN and wood grips box papers and so on and then went to send it and was knocked off the site so it's gone and I spent 2 hours on it. Well, live and learn. Everyone was so helpful but this site is just too frustrating... But thank you Vry much!