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Recently received my acquisition of a 4" 38 Model 1902 Target to add to all the other K frame barrel lengths made from 1899 to 1910. Using what resources are available, my collection, old SWCA database, and by observation, barrel lengths for target revolvers ran from the most common, just over...

I have a couple of very early Union Metallic Cartridge Company No. 1 pistol cartridges box. The company was founded in 1867 and I think these boxes were made maybe prior to or around 1870. Both came to me empty and over time I have collected copper clad 22 Short ammo to fill the box. The...

For sale is serial #272922, 32 S&W Double Action, 4th Model, 3 ½” with box, 98% nickel gun. This is a great 4th model that of course functions flawlessly and locks up perfectly. Bore and cylinder are almost mirror. Hard rubber stocks show slight wear to the checkering and has stamped serial...

For sale is this 32 Long 6” Hand Ejector, Model 1903, 3rd Change, serial #97539, is a 98% factory re-blued gun. This is a pristine 32 HE that of course functions flawlessly and locks up perfectly. Hard rubber stocks show no wear to the checkering and has scratched serial numbers on the inside of...

For sale is serial #192047, S&W 32 Double Action, 4th Model, 3" virtually 100% nickel gun. This is a pristine 4th model that of course functions flawlessly and locks up perfectly. Mirror bore and cylinder. Hard rubber stocks show no wear to the checkering and has scratched digits on the inside...

Well, we did it again. No coverage on the national news, but satisfaction that someone noticed the remote Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We get little recognition, including from our state government, but at least we have this going for us. Short in duration, but spectacular in viewing this bit...

There is a discussion about the existence of a 2" Model 1896 on the SWCA website. The old database shows several 2" guns and a couple of sets of close serial numbers imply maybe a batch of two were made. It is easy to cut the barrel of this model since there were no stampings found anywhere on...

Up for sale was found in the back of my safe and it is a Ladysmith revolver chambered in 22 Long, serial number 9805. This model was manufactured from 1906 to 1910, with 9,374 manufactured (#4576 to #13950). This example was shipped from the factory on Feb 1911. It is a nickel gun with about...

Offered for sale is a beautiful S&W 32 Safety, 3rd Model with serial number #217963. The 3rd Model was manufactured from 1909 to 1937. This Smith & Wesson 32 Safety has a 3” barrel length, nickel finish, and factory black hard rubber stocks with matching serial number. This revolver shipped...

I have a friend who is starting his battle with cancer and was a long time gun-maker. He is wanting to get rid of a small inventory of parts for S&W K frames and Colt 1917s. There are hammers, cylinders, barrels and assorted mechanical parts for both models. If anyone is interested, send me a...

I have been researching the MOP Warning label placed on the bottom of boxes from before the Twentieth Century and ran across a 32 DA box I had purchased for an early 2nd Model I have. Checking through my boxes, I found this box had such a label. I have always thought that the label did not...

Thanks all for your replies on early 4 screw targets and 38 Military revolvers, as posted previously on Two Amazing Finds – Early 38 K Frame Target Revolvers I have generated a list of documented examples of these targets, which now total 32 guns made in the 58,000 to 62450 serial number...

Back in early March, I ran across an unusual 38 K frame target revolver. It was a nice 4 screw square-butt with serial number 61,196. Checking with Roy’s book, I found that the square-butt revolver was introduced with #58,000. The 5th screw was added at #62,450. This revolver was returned to...

I hope this is OK to share on this section. I received a recent communication from the NRA-ILA on gun control measures that have already passed the State House and are moving to the Senate. The package of bills includes universal background checks for all long-guns and handgun purchases, safe...

There is an extensive article on 32-20 reloading by Brian Pearce in the April, 2023 journal. A ton of reloading recipes for revolvers from 86 grains to 125 grains and a myriad of powders listed. There have been some threads about proper reloading of this caliber in the past and the article...

I had been following a tired and slightly worn Model 1902, 1st Change revolver for some time on Gunbroker. Found it last year listed at over $700 and talked with the seller, Jacobson's Gun Center, about a better price. They stated that it was a Consignment and the seller would not go lower...

I have been fortunate to pick up a couple of 1899 Target revolvers recently and am anxious to get them to the range. They are both is excellent mechanical condition, but are not safe queens, and I will shoot them from time to time just to impress my friends at the club. The nickel gun is a...

First question is where in the heck does this gun belong on the Forum. Since I would like top-break members to see and reply to the thread, I will start here since it is a top-break S&W reproduction. Finally picked up a Cimarron Model 3, 1st Model American made by Uberti. They had been...

NEGOTIATING TWO OFFERS TO SELL ALL LOTS, SO HOLD YOUR REQUESTS UNTIL IT IS SORTED OUT. THANKS FOR LOOKING. I don't know what to do with these lots, but hate to just toss them. I bought a lot of over 1,000 rounds just to get the copper 22 Shorts to fill an early box of 100 No.1 rounds Mission...

For sale is a vintage set of 44 New Model 3 stocks. These stocks will also fit the 320 Revolving Rifle frame, but not the right color. The stocks remain in near perfect condition and probably from the 1880s timeframe. A couple ways to tell this set is period original and not recent...