Which pre war Hand Ejector model is likely the only model with a barrel set screw?
Hand Ejector knowledge test
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chiefdave
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Solid frame HE?
OP
Yes all Hand Ejectors are solid frame.
thundertrap
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32 HE 1st model of 1896 I frame? Total WAG, and I only guessed that because the 32 HE 2nd is reported as the first pinned barrel in the scsw 4th ed
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Total WAG, but totally right.
We have a winner!
We have a winner!
daddio202
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The 22 Hornet experimental aluminum alloy N-frame??
thundertrap
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Sweet!!!!! Though you failed to mention it(surely just an oversight on your part) I'm certain the winning prize is a LNIB 1896 HE 32 1st, I will pm you my address so that you may get it shipped out ASAP.... please be sure to include any factory letters or docs as well.... thanks.
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You bet, and I can ship it straight to your home; no paperwork needed. All the frames were produced before 1899 so Roy Jinks got an exception for them by the BATF.
So I am looking at my 1896s and can find no frame screw holding the barrel in place??? Was it finished off and if so, how can the barrel be removed? Picture please.
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Gary,
The top strap cyl latch and spring must be removed by pushing out its pivot pin at the front. The screw is pointing forward in the front of the top strap groove. It apparently locks the barrel similar to the later cross pin but is parallel to the barrel. Something to know before attempting to remove the barrel.
The top strap cyl latch and spring must be removed by pushing out its pivot pin at the front. The screw is pointing forward in the front of the top strap groove. It apparently locks the barrel similar to the later cross pin but is parallel to the barrel. Something to know before attempting to remove the barrel.
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If you two are schooling each other then there isn't much hope for we mere mortals 
Thanks Jim for the info. I had never removed the cylinder stop assembly from an 1896 before this morning. I was pretty dirty in there, but was able to photograph the screw and assembly for my file.
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thundertrap
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Jim & Gary,
Thank you both, great post.... now I guess I need to add an 1896 to my collection.....
Thank you both, great post.... now I guess I need to add an 1896 to my collection.....
They are somewhat of an oddity, but an important revolver for S&W, being the first solid frame hand ejector made by the company. Great fun to shoot and collect. I have a few nickel examples of each barrel length available during its production and a few other odds and ends. They only less than 20,000 made over a 7 year period until 1903, and there are many good quality examples out there if one keeps searching the online gun auction sites and watches the firearms auction companies online auctions. The great news is that all are considered antiques by the BATF, so easy to ship direct to you.
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chiefbob81
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Again, I am feeling priviledged to learn from you all!
RMFnLA
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Never had occasion to mess with one of these so I had no idea.
Probably won't need to know this but still cool to learn new things... thanks!
Probably won't need to know this but still cool to learn new things... thanks!
Learned something from this. Another interesting thing is the split sprring that is very similar to the one we have been talking about on the model ones.
mrchuck
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I have an 1899 in 32-20 that has been posted here earlier.
Great caliber and a great solid shooter.
Even today, it still is a great house revolver!
Great caliber and a great solid shooter.
Even today, it still is a great house revolver!
The 32 Hand Ejector, 1st Model was a 32 S&W Long, not 32 Winchester round. That is another important feature of this model, having introduced the 32 Long cartridge in 1896.
Learn something nearly every day on here. Of all the 32's I have this is one I haven't put in the "accumulation" yet.
