32 S&W

[one old groomer]

I have a 32 S&W Long, model 30-1, can anyone tell me when it was made and the value of it?

 

[s&wchad]

The 30-1 was in production between 1961 and 1976. List the serial number and we can narrow it down (get the # off the butt, include any letter prefix).

The value will depend on the condition and photos would help.

 

[one old groomer]

I'm new at this and almost computer illiterate. Serial number is H24869

 

[ColbyBruce]

1969-1970 for serial numbers H00001 through H30001. May I suggest you purchase a Standard Catalog of S&W 3rd edition. This is an outstanding reference book at a reasonable price (Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com, etc.). Depending on how it is used and your willpower, it can either save or cost you money.

I am not eat up with willpower myself.

 

[one old groomer]

32 model 30-1

1969-1970 for serial numbers H00001 through H30001. May I suggest you purchase a Standard Catalog of S&W 3rd edition. This is an outstanding reference book at a reasonable price (Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com, etc.). Depending on how it is used and your willpower, it can either save or cost you money.

I am not eat up with willpower myself.

Thanks. I can't figure out the picture part of this yet but the gun is like new. My willpower is fair. The 32 is not what I carry. I weigh 79 pounds and am sure I wouldn't stand a chance against almost anyone determined to do me bodily harm so I carry a Ruger LCR 38 Special with a Crimson Trace Grip. Any idea as to value on my 32 S&W?

 

[ColbyBruce]

Depending on condition, $100.00 to $350.00 in my area, whereas a NIB specimen might fetch $400.00 if somebody truely wanted it. .32's are not that popular in general, but I like them.

 

[MSgt G]

I love the little .32's and might be interested if you decide to get rid of it. Just let me know.

Have you always been "small?" 79 pounds isn't much? (just worried about you)

 

[tom turner]

The little .32 Long caliber Model 30 and 31 revolvers are a pure pleasure to shoot, possibly the most fun of any centerfire round out there, IMHO. They can also be tackdrivers . . . once you find the right load for your specimen, while other loads can give other results.

Here's a 1969 era Model 31-1 that I eventually traded for something else about three years ago. It was "just" a shooter but I surely missed it . . . and recently replaced it with a 1916-made Model 1903 Hand Ejector. Yep . . . I love shooting the .32 S&W Long caliber.

As far as the caliber, it might be accurately called a pretty lame cartridge for anything except pure fun!!! Then again . . . that's a great reason to have a .32 Long revolver isn't it!!!

Best wishes and I hope you pick up that gun. I really think you'd enjoy it!

Tom

 

[one old groomer]

Yes I have always been small. Surgery many many years ago prevents me from gaining weight. Thanks for your concern, not many people care about anyone anymore. The gun will never be for sale as long as I am around.

 

[peyton]

Welcome to the forum, I think you'll enjoy the information we provide here!!

 

[MSgt G]

Thanks for your concern, not many people care about anyone anymore.

Sometimes it can seem that no one cares, but I think you'll find many members here who do truly care; me for one. If there's anything I can do, please just ask.

CARL