1905 hand ejector, 4th change

[langsethnw]

Question about S&W logo. I have a S&W 32-20 hand ejector model 1905 4th change without any S&W logo or hallmarks except for the "SMITH & WESSON" stampings on the 4" barrel. Serial number range in 87,000 and all match on frame, barrel and cylinder. It does not appear to be refinshed. Anyone ever run across a S&W like this or heard of revolvers without logo's?
Rob

 

[gripper]

Around 1917 Smith & Wesson did not stamp the logo on some guns. I don't know why. With an 87000 serial number your gun would fall into that time frame.

 

[langsethnw]

Ah, thank you very much. It kinda bothered me for a while as the 3rd edition book by Supica & Nahas on S&W history by stated logo's on the left frame of this model. I will send for the history letter from S&W. Maybe they can explain the reason for no logo.

 

[Muley Gil]

Welcome to the Forum.

.32-20s are fun shooters. I have had a few revolvers, S&Ws, Colts, and several Uberti single actions, as well as several rifles, in this grand old cartridge. Enjoy it.

 

[handejector]

Ah, thank you very much. It kinda bothered me for a while as the 3rd edition book by Supica & Nahas on S&W history by stated logo's on the left frame of this model. I will send for the history letter from S&W. Maybe they can explain the reason for no logo.

Unless you ask specifically, a letter won't mention the logo.

S&W made roughly 170,000 Model 1917's during WW I with no logo. I don't know if they did it to speed production, or if the Army objected (doubt that), or what, but they did.
After WW I, we see a 2 or 3 year period of production with no logos on many, if not all models.
I don't know if they forgot, or lost the die, or wanted to get guns out the door quickly or cheaply, or what, but that is what we see.

 

[DrMark]

I have a S&W 32-20 hand ejector model 1905 4th change without any S&W logo or hallmarks except for the "SMITH & WESSON" stampings on the 4" barrel.

Any pictures posted would be appreciated.

 

[langsethnw]

Pictures of S&W 32-20 hand ejector 4th change

Here are some pictures for you folks to examine.

 

[langsethnw]

Only S&W roll marks on firearm

Forgot to add the only markings that identify as S&W.

 

[DrMark]

I can't offer the expertise of many here, but I do appreciate the pictures of your fine-looking revolver.