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10-27-2010, 06:52 PM
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32 hand ejector
My father in law has just given me 2 smiths that I am trying to find out about, when made, value etc.
The first is a .32 hand ejector 2in barrel have the original red box with papers about 90-95%. Serial # is 602xxx.
The second one is a model 37chief's special airweight with 3in barrel. Original blue box about 90%. Serial # is j654xxx. I believe this was made in mid to late 70's.
Thanks for the help
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10-27-2010, 07:19 PM
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Welcome to the Forum. Sounds like you got 2 nice pieces. Post some pics if you can
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10-27-2010, 07:29 PM
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The .32 HE would date from about 1951. With the box and docs, it could be worth something as a collector piece even if the finish is not perfect. Not that I am encouraging you to consider selling it -- I think family heirlooms should stay in the family, where they will always be valued more highly than any market could value them. If you did find a gun like yours at auction, I suspect it might get hammered around $500 (less or more depending on how many serious bidders there are).
Someone with better knowledge than I possess should propose a value for the Model 37. My sense is that the J-frames with three-inch barrels get a value kick over the two-inch guns. Your proposed dating is about right, though I think it might slide a little closer to the late '70s -- 1978, maybe.
And yes, welcome to the forum!
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10-28-2010, 08:23 AM
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Thanks for the quick reply. No , I would never sell them, I never sell any of my guns, I just keep buying more.
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11-01-2010, 02:37 PM
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the red box, 2in. 32 sounds sweet. they are desireable guns, and interest in them is growing every day. the correct box and papers is icing on the cake! definitely a $500 gun, if it is in nice condition. probably more. i would sure like to have it (or one just like it!).
around here the 3-inch barrel hurts the value on the 37s a little, and unless it is pristine, they just don't seem to bring much more than $250-$300 or so.
good luck with them, and post us up some pics!
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11-02-2010, 05:15 PM
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here are pics
Last edited by imfrogman; 11-02-2010 at 05:19 PM.
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good gracious! that 32he is way past sweet! it is a beauty. i love it! one of my favorites of all-time!
thanks for the pics,
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