I have looked all over the web...I Think it might be a 1903 2nd change. I has 4 screws and the S&W trade mark on the passenger (right) side. I think it possibly has internal hammer block. The frame and barrel and cylinder have the same #'s 3369xx...the crane and where the crane meets the frame are stamped 314xx...drivers (left) side of the barrel has 32 winchester ctg ...top of barrel has Smith & Wesson springfield mass u.s.a. and a series of pat'd dates starting with apr 9 89....and ending with july 7 03. the barrel bore has a twist pattern inside, rifleing ?? I think it's called.
can anyone tell me exactly what I have
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DWalt
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It would be a .32 Model of 1905, Second Change, Hand Ejector, Military Revolver from 1908. Having the round butt, some would call it a Model of 1902. But that's another story I won't go into. It is chambered for the .32-20 cartridge, AKA .32 Winchester, AKA .32 WCF. .32-20 ammunition is still made, but hard to find. It clearly has a 5" barrel, which is correct.
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Thanks Dwalt verry much...I am obviously not verry knowledgable but I enjoy shooting ..recently started collecting. I hav been told if I send it in S&W would go throught the whole thing for nothing ? I have been told it would kill the value, also been told it would raise the value ? I don't plan on getting rid of it, but I don't really know what would be the best way to take care of it . Personally I could care less about pretty...I just dont want to devalue or screw it up.
Art Doc
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Not only will they not do it for nothing, they won't do it at all. Too old. S&W service won't touch it. And if they did, it certainly wouldn't be for free.
No idea who is saying this but he is very incorrect.
No idea who is saying this but he is very incorrect.
gwpercle
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Don't send it back to S&W. A good local gunsmith would be better if you would like it checked out for condition and proper functioning and a good clean and lube.
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Baloney. Don't do it. Find an experienced local gunsmith to disassemble it, inspect it, and thoroughly clean and lube the internal parts. I just had it done on a '55 pre-36, and am extremely pleased. He even test fired it for me (at my request). Total cost? Forty bucks. A bargain in my book.
DWalt
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If the timing's OK, it locks up properly on each chamber, and is generally tight and functional, I wouldn't do anything to it except maybe shoot it, assuming you can find ammunition. These revolvers are not at all difficult to disassemble and clean yourself, assuming you know how and have proper screwdrivers. For lessons, go to the internet and also look at YouTube. But if you don't need to, or doubt your ability, it's best to not try.
Someone was really pulling your leg about sending it back to S&W for free. I don't think I've heard about that one being pulled on anyone before.
Resist the urge to have it re-finished. Nothing you can do to it will make it worth any more. Just the opposite. So it's better to just leave it alone.
Someone was really pulling your leg about sending it back to S&W for free. I don't think I've heard about that one being pulled on anyone before.
Resist the urge to have it re-finished. Nothing you can do to it will make it worth any more. Just the opposite. So it's better to just leave it alone.
Thanks very much gents for the advice ... It seems to lock up good everything seems tight I'll clean n oil it and take it to the range. your not kidding about ammo. I have found a couple websites and its at least $1.10 per shot and almost always on back order. I've seen it from 90 gr up to 115 gr.
As SP said, S&W won't touch it and if you are looking to shoot it, S&W wouldn't have it back to you for over a year from what I've heard. If you want to preserve it from further damage and freckling, pick up a can of Renaissance Wax. Take the stocks off and give it a good cleaning with lots of oil and 0000 copper wool. This will remove any rust and built up crud and prepare the finish for the wax. Clean the oil off with denatured alcohol and dry it. Then rub in a good coat of the wax and buff to a high gloss. The wax will keep fingerprints from harming the finish and protect the gun from dust. Dust and the moisture that it draws and holds is one of the worst things that can happen to an old gun.
