.32 Revolver

[Mike Danielian]

I have recently acquired a .32 revolver that was my great-grandfathers. Since my grandmother was born in 1907 this is probably late 1800's to early 1900's. It is a pearl handled side eject 6 shot .32 long ctg revolver serial number 251559. I cannot find any information on this pistol so I would appreciate any help on dates, origin, etc. Thanks for any help out there.

 

[DWalt]

Can't tell exactly what model it is without a picture, but probably a Model of 1903 5th Change. That SN would date it from around 1917.

 

[Wiregrassguy]

Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! Yeah, please post some photos. S&W began production of the Regulation Police revolver in 1917. Also, there were a few K frames in .32 Long in that era, IIRC. We can give you more detailed information after seeing the gun.

 

[Hondo44]

Mike,

Welcome to the forum.

It always helps to identify exactly which 32 cartridge it is, 32 S&W Long or 32-20 Winchester.

But as DWalt posted, that serial # can only be a 32 Long Hand Ejector Model of 1903-5th Change from 1917. The serial # is too low to be a 32 Regulation Police.

 

[Wiregrassguy]

Jim, I was going to mention .32-20 but he says it's a .32 long in the body of his post.

 

[Hondo44]

Thx, dementia is becoming a serious problem with me!

 

[Muley Gil]

Thx, dementia is becoming a serious problem with me!

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