1896 First Model HE / Different Variations

[NavyFrank]

Number on backstrap is # 81.

 

[Hondo44]

I have a couple, but never noticed any subtle differences between them. Probably because they are from the same production time.
1896 pictured right, 4 screw sideplate.

1896 #2 also 4 screw sideplate. I don't have a photo of the right side of the revolver. They compare identically with one another.

Very interesting distinctions, thanks for sharing them with us.
Cheers;
Lefty

Lefty,

You may want to check the extractor knobs for a distinction between the two: some screw on and off and some are integral with the rod. Both exist thru out production.

 

[Rigor Mortis]

I just missed getting one on Guns International for $550, good pearl grips, 90% nickel and in working order. Is that the going price for that condition? (serial #8,0XX)

 

[policerevolvercollector]

I just posted these in another thread. But, they are worth repeating! The blue is from Jersey City NJ PD (1897) & the nickle is from 1899 issued by Newark NJ PD:





Charles

 

[twaits]

Charles those are great! Thanks for posting them here.

 

[Absalom]

#2324, formerly blued. 4.25" barrel. Four screws. Tip of the ejector rod is the correct part, but obviously a replacement still in the white.

 

[Rh645655]

Smith & Wesson 32Cal 1896

[I have set # 13436 It needed trigger spring I got one from Jack First the gun works fine nichol plating not good will it shoot short & long ammo.

 

[Hondo44]

[I have set # 13436 It needed trigger spring I got one from Jack First the gun works fine nichol plating not good will it shoot short & long ammo.

Welcome to the forum.

Oh yes, that gun was designed for the .32 S&W Long and any currently produced standard loadings are safe.

 

[James E. McCall]

.32 S&W Hand Ejector

I presently own two S&W break oopeen revolvers wich is considered obsolete here . One in 38 S&W and one i 32 SW short .Both as New . But I also have parts for a 32 long Hand Ejector wich is a sideplate,rigth, with two sscrews hole and a complete cylinder and a barrel from 1902 . I have a permit to obtain the rest of parts for this gun but of course no one have so far sold me any than the parts I already have . I would be happy if someone could give me a adres for a dealer or some others for rest of the parts.olav.joh

Olaf.Joh if you still have the barrel I would be interested in same my e-mail address is [email protected], I live in New Jersey.

 

[James E. McCall]

I have two S&W .32 Hand Ejectors the first one is blued and in 100% condition date on barrel is Dec. 22.98 but barrel has been cut, serial # 228xxx, 4 screws sideplate , barrel has integral lug with latch for ejector rod which I haven't seen in the other photos also with large knob at end of ejector rod, also bottom of barrel and back of cylinder have same serial#. Also where hammer and back of frame there is no space between same, almost flush.Also has standard black grips with S&W logo at top.Also it appears that this handgun has NEVER BEEN FIRED as there is no residue at all at forcing cone which looks new and barrel is pristine. The second S&W ,.32 Hand Ejector is Nickel plated with 100% finish with full barrel also with underlug on barrel and large knob on end of ejector rod, 4 screw sideplate, Serial # 994xxx ,last date on barrel Dec. 29th, 14. bottom of barrel and back of cylinder also match serial # which is stamped on inside of grip which wood grips with S&W logo in gold finish. Also no space between hammer and back of frame. I don't believe that gun has EVER BEEN FIRED as there is no residue at forcing cone at all not even a little looks like new, cylinder is clean as a whistle and barrel is the same. Also a little note* a few years ago a friend of mine knowing I collect Cartridges gave me 4 .38 Special cartridges stamped W.W RIMFIRES , just wondering if S&W ever produced a handgun for that Cartridge?

 

[James E. McCall]

.32 Hand Ejector barrel 4 1/2 inch. Olaf if you still have that barrel I could use it

I presently own two S&W break oopeen revolvers wich is considered obsolete here . One in 38 S&W and one i 32 SW short .Both as New . But I also have parts for a 32 long Hand Ejector wich is a sideplate,rigth, with two sscrews hole and a complete cylinder and a barrel from 1902 . I have a permit to obtain the rest of parts for this gun but of course no one have so far sold me any than the parts I already have . I would be happy if someone could give me a adres for a dealer or some others for rest of the parts.olav.joh

Olaf if you still have that barrel I can use it as it is what S&W call an "I" frame and the barrel on my gun has been cut behind the front sight which is no longer there . My last patent date on the barrel is Sept 14 1909 and also my gun is 99% pristine in the bluing except where the barrel has been cut . My e- mail address is [email protected] and I live in NJ and am a former LEO with 30 years service and US MARINE veteran with 5 years service and 4 years in reserve. I really need this barrel as I am unable to find one here in the US. Please contact me as I would like to buy both the barrel and cylinder even though my cylinder is comple and has all its bluing and is pristine.

 

[Giorgio Italy]

Hello everyone
If it can be interesting for comparisons I send you some photos of my HE 1896

 

[Giorgio Italy]

Here are more photos
I don't know the date of production !

 

[Giorgio Italy]

More photos
.. and not even the shipping one

 

[Giorgio Italy]

Last four photos
Greetings
Giorgio from Italy

 

[22lrfan]

My SN 1732 has no 4th screw or pins on back of the ejector star.

 

[Hondo44]

Olaf if you still have that barrel I can use it as it is what S&W call an "I" frame and the barrel on my gun has been cut behind the front sight which is no longer there . My last patent date on the barrel is Sept 14 1909 and also my gun is 99% pristine in the bluing except where the barrel has been cut . My e- mail address is [email protected] and I live in NJ and am a former LEO with 30 years service and US MARINE veteran with 5 years service and 4 years in reserve. I really need this barrel as I am unable to find one here in the US. Please contact me as I would like to buy both the barrel and cylinder even though my cylinder is comple and has all its bluing and is pristine.

If you had the barrel trimmed and recrowned to 3 1/4” would all the lettering still be intact? Very easy to make/install a sight on that model. You’d have a standard barrel length for that model still with matching serial #.

Barrels are ‘unobtainium’ especially with like new blue finish.