.32 S&W
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Ah, I ended up using a round jewelers file from the muzzle. The file has a long coated handle anyway, just like a cleaning rod. The angle was right. I'm happy. And relieved.
I may have to wait a few weeks to try it. Deer season is coming and in a few weeks I'll be bringing far too many guns up to the cabin. Otherwise, I'm considering a little treat of indoor range time.
Thanks. Maybe this one doesn't need to go back to the 'smith for a hundred more years.
Will post range report.
My friend studied the revolver and is convinced that the first 'smith, the gorilla around the corner, only glanced at the side of the barrel where it says: .32 LONG CTG and thought he saw .32 LONG COLT! We both just hate this guy, but I got to use his services sometimes just because he's walking distance away. Maybe never again though. The 'smith across town has a great reputation. The job got done quick and efficient.
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Quote: My friend studied the revolver and is convinced that the first 'smith, the gorilla around the corner, only glanced at the side of the barrel where it says: .32 LONG CTG and thought he saw .32 LONG COLT! We both just hate this guy, but I got to use his services sometimes just because he's walking distance away. Maybe never again though. The 'smith across town has a great reputation. The job got done quick and efficient.
The bitter taste of poor quality lasts long after the tempting aroma of low price (or convenience) is gone. Go with the one who will fix it right the first time. Which takes longer: driving across town or waiting until you've forgotten you owned the gun?
By the way, that little .32 will make a fine companion in the deer woods.
The bitter taste of poor quality lasts long after the tempting aroma of low price (or convenience) is gone. Go with the one who will fix it right the first time. Which takes longer: driving across town or waiting until you've forgotten you owned the gun?
By the way, that little .32 will make a fine companion in the deer woods.
wraco
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My little I-frame, s/n 985xx, has a 4 1/4" barrel and says 32 long ctg. on the left side of the barrel. It shoots 32 S&W long or short and chambers 32 Short Colt. It's a neat little gun that's fun to shoot.
Rod
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Rod
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Rod,
The .32 Colt Short and Long Colt cartridges are smaller diameter than the 32 S&W. But the 32 Colt New Police cartridge is exactly the same size with flat nosed bullet and will shoot as accurate as the S&W cartridges. You can also safely chamber and shoot the 32 ACP cartridge which is a semi rimless cartridge, not a true rimless round.
The bitter taste of poor quality lasts long after the tempting aroma of low price (or convenience) is gone. Go with the one who will fix it right the first time. Which takes longer: driving across town or waiting until you've forgotten you owned the gun?
By the way, that little .32 will make a fine companion in the deer woods.[/QUOTE]
You are right. This is the first time I've tried (Larry), but I've always heard good things. I'm told he even does engraving. I'll never go back to the gorilla.
Say, this would make a neat little holster gun for around the cabin. The same friend I mentioned has frequently suggested this or that pistol of mine for that purpose. He always carries while in the woods. I never do. He carried a .22 for years, but he's all the way up to a S&W .44 mag these days. Says he's concerned about the rise in the local wolf population.
Let's see how it works first. Maybe next week at the indoor range.
By the way, that little .32 will make a fine companion in the deer woods.[/QUOTE]
You are right. This is the first time I've tried (Larry), but I've always heard good things. I'm told he even does engraving. I'll never go back to the gorilla.
Say, this would make a neat little holster gun for around the cabin. The same friend I mentioned has frequently suggested this or that pistol of mine for that purpose. He always carries while in the woods. I never do. He carried a .22 for years, but he's all the way up to a S&W .44 mag these days. Says he's concerned about the rise in the local wolf population.
Let's see how it works first. Maybe next week at the indoor range.
wraco
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Jim:
Your correct, the 32 Short Colt has a smaller diameter case, but the bullet seems tight enough. . I've not shot any of the Short Colt in fear the case will split. If I recall correctly the cylinder meas. .336 and SW cartridges measure .334. . The 32 Short Colt case meas .315. A tad loose. . The antique box of 32 Colt is still full.
Yes, I've shot 32 ACP in my I-frame and they work fine. If I push too hard on the extractor rod the rims will sometimes slip underneath, but still fall clear. . The 32 ACP chambers in my Lemon Squeezer, as well, but I believe they're too stout for the little gun.
Rod
The oldest, cheapest gun I own is a 1919 HE in 32 long. It is also, irritatingly, insanely accurate at 100 yds. The extremely thin front sight blade and teeny little rear notch don't leave any room for any interpretation about where to point it. I had been shooting it with a Wondersight, and it was okay, but since I started shooting it using the factory sights, it's a wonder all by itself. I thought it was a parts gun when I bought it!
Interesting comment about the sights. No room for interpretation...
I wonder if that's why my little Beretta Bobcat is so accurate (within its limits--10yds)?
I bought and sold a Japanese Nambu that had similar sights--very fine for a pistol. Never shot it though. Not much-what is it- 8mm Jap around.
My most accurate pistol has always been my Model 41, and it has big honkin' sights.
I wonder if that's why my little Beretta Bobcat is so accurate (within its limits--10yds)?
I bought and sold a Japanese Nambu that had similar sights--very fine for a pistol. Never shot it though. Not much-what is it- 8mm Jap around.
My most accurate pistol has always been my Model 41, and it has big honkin' sights.
Congrats on the effort and getting a great, working
shooter. You get extra points in my book for putting that
rascal back in action!
TACC1
shooter. You get extra points in my book for putting that
rascal back in action!
TACC1
hotrod150
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I see this a lot in the airplane world (I'm a pilot). Guys use the local mechanic even after poor service-- over-charging, overly-long wait, rude behaviour, broken promises, etc. Ask 'em why: "it's convenient, he's right on the field"; "I've always used him"; "he does good work (sometimes)"; "I don't know".
I don't like to reward poor performance or behaviour with my continued patronage. "Fool me once, shame on you- fool me twice, shame on me" comes to mind. I prefer to spend my money with someone who's a straight-shooter & gives me good value, and is hopefully pleasant to deal with to boot.
Finally got to take the .32 out for a little target shooting. It was during deer season up at my cabin so I had to sprinkle out a cylinder-a-day because so-called "promiscuous" or target shooting is discouraged (illegal?) in my area during the season. It functioned great with no issues--don't you just love revolvers? Accuracy was pretty good with fliers I attributed somewhat to the very small handle on the gun. Finding the right grip might take some practice. Delightfully low recoil.
I also even brought it out to the deer blind with me a couple of times--something I normally don't do. It was indeed a fine companion...
What impressed me a lot was how much in its element the old piece seemed to be in a rustic cabin/woods setting. The ideal cabin gun out of all my pistols and revolvers. (It sure made my H&K USP look out of place!)
So we have finally closed the circle on this thread. I sincerely thank all those who stayed with me these many months and for all the valuable help I received here. I hope I can return the favor.
At 165.00 total investment, the .32 is the cheapest Smith I've owned by fifty bucks. I've bought and sold some guns, but not this one. Getting it running again added much to the pleasure and satisfaction of the experience. Maybe this odd, fifty-dollar afterthought will turn out to be the most memorable memento from the fifty-four guns, some of them costing over two-thousand dollars, that I bought from that gentleman earlier this year.
I also even brought it out to the deer blind with me a couple of times--something I normally don't do. It was indeed a fine companion...
What impressed me a lot was how much in its element the old piece seemed to be in a rustic cabin/woods setting. The ideal cabin gun out of all my pistols and revolvers. (It sure made my H&K USP look out of place!)
So we have finally closed the circle on this thread. I sincerely thank all those who stayed with me these many months and for all the valuable help I received here. I hope I can return the favor.
At 165.00 total investment, the .32 is the cheapest Smith I've owned by fifty bucks. I've bought and sold some guns, but not this one. Getting it running again added much to the pleasure and satisfaction of the experience. Maybe this odd, fifty-dollar afterthought will turn out to be the most memorable memento from the fifty-four guns, some of them costing over two-thousand dollars, that I bought from that gentleman earlier this year.
silentflyer
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Any idea when a S&W .32 long sn. 246882 was shipped? Thx
Yes, 1916-1917.
It's a Model 1903 - 5th change made from 1910 to 1917 ending at c. #263,000.
It's a Model 1903 - 5th change made from 1910 to 1917 ending at c. #263,000.
Kuruk
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I have a SW 32 OTG that has no model number on it, can someone tell me what I may have, what it may be worth etc, I would say the gun is 85 to 90% as far as finish. It shoots great and I don't think it's been fired that much.
shouldazagged
Absent Comrade
For starters, it's "CTG", which is Smith's abbreviation for "cartridge". The experts here will need more information to help you. There should be a serial number somewhere on the gun. If it's been removed or defaced you have a highly illegal piece.
If you can post a picture, or at least a detailed description, it'll help the really knowledgeable folks here to identify the gun.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-hand-ejectors-1896-1961/326457-identify-your-gun.html
This is the information needed to properly identify your gun.
This is the information needed to properly identify your gun.
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