Guess What?
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Since it looks like this gun before I replaced the stocks with elk I'm going to say a Model 10 .357 Magnum
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Clearly a J frame. What caliber?
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Sistema1927
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Since it looks like this gun before I replaced the stocks with elk I'm going to say a Model 10 .357 Magnum
Not even close.
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Sistema1927
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It looks like a Model 33 (38 Regulation Police) to me.
But it's not the same frame. My Model 10 has a rounded top strap. Your gun's top strap is squared off. Hmmmmmmmmmmm.......... 
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Sistema1927
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No, that's not it either.
Yes. I figured "not even close" after I compared frames. Sigh......
The HB threw me off..............
The HB threw me off..............
rwadley1
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Looks like 4" model 31 square butt. Maybe a -1?
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Sistema1927
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YES! It is a .32 Regulation Police.
However, the seller was unresponsive to the two questions that I asked him:
1) Is it marked 31-1 inside the yoke?
2) Does the SN begin with H?
Guessing that it is a 31-1, and that it dates between '68 and '78 if the stocks are original and since it is a 4". I will know for sure once it arrives.
Here is a picture of the other side:
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bananaman
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Congratulations! That is certainly a neat looking piece. I have yet to shoot a .32 revolver! Bob
Green Frog
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Outstanding! That is going to be a fun gun to shoot. It will carry well too for woods loafing and other such pursuits. Congrats.
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Grayfox
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You're gonna love it! I have one just like it and its a joy to shoot. Its not often you run across a 4" J-frame .32. Gotta grab 'em when you can. 
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Sistema1927
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That is my thought as well. A kit gun with more oomph than a .22 LR.
I absolutely fell in love with .32 after buying a Ruger SP101. I have shot many more .32 S&W Long through it than .327. I have been loading a Missouri Bullet 98 gr coated WC over 2 gr of Trail Boss.
For the new revolver I have already ordered a Simply Rugged holster as well as some J-frame targets from Jaruwan. As you say, it should make a good woods/desert walking companion.
Art Doc
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You can put it in your pocket. You know, just for fun.
Yep!
Looks just like the Model 31-1 that recently sold in the Classifieds, but not the same one as the pix are staged a little differently. Very nice indeed! I'm getting into vintage .32's now as I have just about enough of everything else. They don't come cheap, but what in S&W collecting that's really nice does come cheap?
Congratulations!
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Sistema1927
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Picked it up today. It is marked 31-1. SN is H32XX. Just as nice as the pictures. Guessing 1969? What think ye?
jcs266
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More pics will be required!!
Nice score! lol
Nice score! lol
