32 WCF CTG revolver date of MFG?
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The number on the butt is the actual serial number. I know of no "crown" on a S&W. If you are speaking of the number that shows when yoke is open, on older guns that is an assembly number and means nothing. Was only used during initial assembly to keep parts together. But, actual serial number should be on rear of cylinder, on bottom of barrel under ejector rod and as mentioned on the butt.
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Welcome to the Forum. That serial number puts it at around 1916 ship date. The revolver has been refinished in something I can not quite make out with your pictures. Almost looks like polished steel?? The biggest tell is that the studs on the left side of the revolver were originally domed and many refinishers flatten the top when buffing since they can be difficult to remove from the frame. Stocks are the right period style with the gold washed medallions and show lots of wear, so the gun had had a long active service life.
Gary, thank you so much for your thoughtful reply. Great forum!!
I really appreciate it.
I bought this as a fun shooter. I didn’t realize it was refinished. It looks like somewhere between nickel and something to make it look like stainless. I bought it as a shooter and paid 350 cash out the door. Do you think I did OK? I guess if it is refinished, the collector value is limited, but the “fun value” what is it is there for sure bore is pretty good and the lock up is tight which I’m happy about for an old gun. I didn’t realize it was that old again thank you so much for your help.
I really appreciate it.
I bought this as a fun shooter. I didn’t realize it was refinished. It looks like somewhere between nickel and something to make it look like stainless. I bought it as a shooter and paid 350 cash out the door. Do you think I did OK? I guess if it is refinished, the collector value is limited, but the “fun value” what is it is there for sure bore is pretty good and the lock up is tight which I’m happy about for an old gun. I didn’t realize it was that old again thank you so much for your help.
Your .32-20 Hand Ejector is from about 1916 or 1917. The last patent date is December 29, 1914, so it would have been made just before the U.S. entered WWI.
I have 67521 it’s a 6.5in blued target that shipped in January 1916. I hope this helps.
DWalt
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As a fun shooter, it will be somewhat expensive fun if you can ever find any factory ammo these days. If you do not already handload, you might strongly consider it. So if you happen to have or are lucky enough to find some .32-20 cases you can reload them. Regarding collector value, there is little to none. But $350 is at least not a horrible price to pay for any M&P that hasn't been dragged down three miles of gravel road behind a truck.
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Sometimes you have to "bite the bullet" so to speak and buy commercial ammo in order to get some cases. 32 Winchester (32-20) is one of those difficult to find brass cases, so if you find loaded ammo, buy it and amortize the cost over several reloading cycles.
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