.32 Hand Ejector model of 1903

[goatsnguns]

Froggie,

You might try to use an aperture that goes on your glasses and gives you a long depth of field. The only down side is that it works best in bright light as it reduces the amount of light reaching your eye.

Jim,

The other thing that concerned me about the RPT was the protrusion of the front of the side plate. I have encountered this numerous times and generally just a matter switching the screws around or fitting the one screw. I have done this before and had good results.

Thanks to all and my apologies to Doowtag for jumping all over his post.

 

[doowtag]

Froggie,

You might try to use an aperture that goes on your glasses and gives you a long depth of field. The only down side is that it works best in bright light as it reduces the amount of light reaching your eye.

Jim,

The other thing that concerned me about the RPT was the protrusion of the front of the side plate. I have encountered this numerous times and generally just a matter switching the screws around or fitting the one screw. I have done this before and had good results.

Thanks to all and my apologies to Doowtag for jumping all over his post.

No aplogies necessary, I'm happy for all the input. My decision re. the model 1903 has only gotten more difficult with each new post.

 

[Green Frog]

No aplogies necessary, I'm happy for all the input. My decision re. the model 1903 has only gotten more difficult with each new post.

Most of the comments seem to be pretty encouraging - we're just a bunch of enablers here! . If it could be had around here at a price appropriate for its condition, I'd probably be all over it myself. Something I could have fun shooting and not worry a bit about routine wear and tear. Win-win!

I've got such a commitment to the 32 revolvers I now own an even half dozen with a drawer full of moulds and reloading dies to cover everything from 32 S&W to 327 Fed Mag, so I am well and deeply hooked. As the Alka Seltzer commercial once said, "Try it, you'll LIKE it!"

Froggie

 

[doowtag]

"Enablers" indeed, y'all have done everything but send a check to complete the deal. I've enjoyed the conversation and may still pursue this revolver. If I do I'll certainly share some photos.

 

[raljr1]

PM me the contact info for the dealer and I'll send him a darned check....of course you might not recognize the "ship to" address .

 

[cordell]

Hello all,
I have a standard (1903) HE with a 3 1/4 inch barrel. I picked it up from a sale and brought it home thinking I might use it for trading material. My problems began when I tossed a can out in the back yard and kept hitting it................I now (after many years) still have 3 left including the original. My original HE had started turning brown in spots before I purchased it, but was tight as a drum. Every .32 HE that I have purchased has been a great shooter. If you have an opportunity to pick this target model up......................do it. The importance of condition will fade after you shoot it!!!!!!! Take care and God bless....cordell

 

[doowtag]

I think the gun is still available, but I haven't had a chance to get down there to look at it. If the opportunity arises I will pursue it.

 

[Hondo44]

If I can come up with a reason to make the 2 1/2 hour trip other than to see this gun, I'll do it, but I'm not optimistic at the moment. 'Seems like it would be a fun shooter, but I just can't bring myself to do the 5 hour round trip without being more sure about the condition of the gun.

Although I obviously haven't seen it, the price seems right. You can always look to upgrade later and resell at that price. You can ask for an opinion on the bore condition and if good, have it shipped to a dealer nearer to you.

The only guns I've ever regretted are the ones I didn't get.

 

[bmg60]

Hi
I have 7 32 Targets now and they shoot very well. 4 are 1903 models
and 3 are reg police models. Here is a picture of 6 of them from a display I did a few yers ago. the 32 are on the left side and the two in the middle. the ones on the right are 22/32 models.
Jim fisher

Here is the target for the last one I bought I use 1.5 Mag in my shooting glasses this alows you to see the sights and the Target, I do all my shooting indoors and at 25 feet.
The first 1903 Targets had a bead front sight it is much better to shoot with.