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Since it looks like this gun before I replaced the stocks with elk I'm going to say a Model 10 .357 Magnum
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Clearly a J frame. What caliber?
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Sistema1927
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Since it looks like this gun before I replaced the stocks with elk I'm going to say a Model 10 .357 Magnum
Not even close.
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Sistema1927
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It looks like a Model 33 (38 Regulation Police) to me.
But it's not the same frame. My Model 10 has a rounded top strap. Your gun's top strap is squared off. Hmmmmmmmmmmm.......... 
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Sistema1927
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No, that's not it either.
Yes. I figured "not even close" after I compared frames. Sigh......
The HB threw me off..............
The HB threw me off..............
rwadley1
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Looks like 4" model 31 square butt. Maybe a -1?
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Sistema1927
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YES! It is a .32 Regulation Police.
However, the seller was unresponsive to the two questions that I asked him:
1) Is it marked 31-1 inside the yoke?
2) Does the SN begin with H?
Guessing that it is a 31-1, and that it dates between '68 and '78 if the stocks are original and since it is a 4". I will know for sure once it arrives.
Here is a picture of the other side:
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bananaman
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Congratulations! That is certainly a neat looking piece. I have yet to shoot a .32 revolver! Bob
Green Frog
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Outstanding! That is going to be a fun gun to shoot. It will carry well too for woods loafing and other such pursuits. Congrats.
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Grayfox
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You're gonna love it! I have one just like it and its a joy to shoot. Its not often you run across a 4" J-frame .32. Gotta grab 'em when you can. 
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Sistema1927
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That is my thought as well. A kit gun with more oomph than a .22 LR.
I absolutely fell in love with .32 after buying a Ruger SP101. I have shot many more .32 S&W Long through it than .327. I have been loading a Missouri Bullet 98 gr coated WC over 2 gr of Trail Boss.
For the new revolver I have already ordered a Simply Rugged holster as well as some J-frame targets from Jaruwan. As you say, it should make a good woods/desert walking companion.
Art Doc
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You can put it in your pocket. You know, just for fun.
Yep!
Looks just like the Model 31-1 that recently sold in the Classifieds, but not the same one as the pix are staged a little differently. Very nice indeed! I'm getting into vintage .32's now as I have just about enough of everything else. They don't come cheap, but what in S&W collecting that's really nice does come cheap?
Congratulations!
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Sistema1927
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Picked it up today. It is marked 31-1. SN is H32XX. Just as nice as the pictures. Guessing 1969? What think ye?
jcs266
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More pics will be required!!
Nice score! lol
Nice score! lol
barbsaurus
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Very nice!
Yep a J frame with fixed sights and a 6 shot cyl can't be anything else but a .32.
They're never made or shipped in order, but 1969 unless it was assembled and/or shipped way out of order.
Yep a J frame with fixed sights and a 6 shot cyl can't be anything else but a .32.
They're never made or shipped in order, but 1969 unless it was assembled and/or shipped way out of order.
mod57
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Maybe you can come up with a S&W razor for your shoe....
I own a 4" model 31-1 that I bought new in 1972 in Georgia.
Serial Number H17XXX. It's still in the original box and unfired.
Also have a box of ammo bought at the same time.
Bought it for the wife and she was never interested.
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Sistema1927
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Is/was she just not into guns, not into revolvers, or not into .32? Seems a bit sad that poor revolver has languished all these years.
You can click on edit, then click on delete message at the top of the page to delete your double post.
She just wasn't interested. It's probably been a better investment than the Bank savings.
mod57
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File that under "learn something new everyday".
Thanks Hondo!
