Changes - Model of 1903 HE???

[huskerbob]

Hoping someone can point me to a resource that details the 'dates of' and 'changes to' the S&W .32 Model of 1903 Hand Ejector?

Mine has been identified by others as a "4th Change" model. My research indicated there were a total of 5 changes up until 1917 with the 5th change being the most dramatic.

I'm just curious to see what each change(s) involved and what year each of the changes occurred.

Thanks!!

 

[Wiregrassguy]

Get a copy of the Standard CAtalog of S&W, 4th Edition, by Supica and Nahas.

 

[glowe]

Guy is right. It would fill pages here on the Forum explaining the differences between these models and changes. Neal & Jinks have already done that in their book and it was pretty much copied in SCSW4. This alternative can be purchased and is the bible of S&W collecting, Smith & Wesson 1857 - 1945. Sometimes at low cost in online used book sites.

 

[huskerbob]

Guy is right. It would fill pages here on the Forum explaining the differences between these models and changes. Neal & Jinks have already done that in their book and it was pretty much copied in SCSW4. This alternative can be purchased and is the bible of S&W collecting, Smith & Wesson 1857 - 1945. Sometimes at low cost in online used book sites.

I agree. I found the 'Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson - 2016 edition' on Amazon last night for about $33 with free shipping. Should be here in a few days.

Thanks!

 

[H Richard]

It is also available on Kindle fro Amazon.

 

[Nicksterdemus]

SCSW Pg. 127, 2nd model 5th change states:

"... and two extractor locator pins.

Were the 1st model &/or previous 2nd model changes pinless?