32-44 Target Revolver

[Oyeboteb]

Wouldn't that be the 320 rifle round? They were chambered for that and it is full cylinder length. You can make cases from 7.62 Nagant [pistol] brass. As I remember the bullet is .323.

.320 RR is same diameter Brass as .32 - 44 - it is not .380 in diameter.

I posted images comparing .32 - 44, .320 RR, and .38 - 44 earlier in this thread, if you would like to see what the .320 RR Cartridge looks like...and to compare it to .32 - 44, the images are in Post #31.

Bored Straight Through Chambers of .380 diameter, do not co-respond to any kind of known Cartridge, and certainly none having a Bullet of .321 diameter.

 

[Oyeboteb]

Here are a few more pictures. I was incorrect in saying the 32-44 fell straight through the cylinder. You can see the 32-44 round in the cylinder and is shows the round is quite a bit smaller diameter. I thought the 32-44 was the same length as cylinder and the 38-44 too until I bought both rounds. The 32-44 is shown next the the 38-44 target round in two of the pictures. The ejector star has been modified to accept a larger round just like the cylinder has been modified. Also took a pic of the chamber lined up with the barrel. Wonder if the shooter had a special shell machined to fit the cylinder so he could reload them easier? The 32 long round uses a .312 diameter bullet while the 32-44 uses a .318 (about, i'm still learning) diameter bullet.

Check your PMs, I sent you a message.

 

[Boulder350]

Just out of curiosity, how much do you guys think this revolver is worth in its current condition?

Thanks

 

[BMur]

Net worth?

It's tough enough to evaluate antique guns in various conditions that are functional. This one I see as either parts or restoration.
Restoration would likely cost more than the gun is worth unless you are buddies with a machinist who is willing to take on the work and who also happens to be an excellent Tig welder? Lots of $$$$ to repair it.
Parts would actually be quite a bit if you broke it down piece by piece. Both would likely result in just about the same outcome money wise.

Murph

 

[Oyeboteb]

Just out of curiosity, how much do you guys think this revolver is worth in its current condition?

Thanks

Is this is a refinished Revolver, in addition to the modifications which were done to the Cylinder Chambers?

 

[Boulder350]

It is refinished. Looks like it was done a long time ago