Help Identify 32

[cjames1964]

I'm new to the forum and would appreciate any help you can offer to identify a 32

Type: Hand Eject
Serial Number: B 445147
Caliber: 32 Long CTG
Barrel Length: 3 or 4 inches, I don't have the gun here to measure
Sights: Fixed.

Thanks.

 

[19leben]

The B isn't part of the serial number.
The front sight isn't original.
The barrel looks like a 4".
The finish is very funky, but difficult to assess because of the dark pic.
Something up with the ejector rod and yoke; if cylinder is completely closed/latched, the ejector rod end should match up with the barrel latch. Also looks a little long.
Are you considering purchasing the gun? How was it described to you?

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[cjames1964]

Thanks. It's my father's gun he is giving it to me after I have the NY paperwork done. The ejector rod and yoke weren't closed properly when I took the picture, but we closed it properly after that. He has had the gun since 1980 but we don't know how old it is. Thanks.

 

[Wiregrassguy]

Your gun shipped in the mid-1920s. However as noted before, something's up with the front sight. It should be a half moon shaped sight that was forged onto the barrel. The gun is a 32 hand ejector.

Guy

 

[Muley Gil]

Welcome to the Forum.

If the serial number is stamped on the front grip strap, it is a .32 Regulation Police.

 

[cjames1964]

Thanks for the info. Is it possible to put the front sight back to original and is it worth it?

 

[cjames1964]

The serial number is on the front grip strap.

 

[montezumaz]

Thanks for the info. Is it possible to put the front sight back to original and is it worth it?

It was your father's firearm, he liked it that way, so my advice is to leave it the way you receive it and enjoy shooting it!

 

[Göring's S&W]

It is possible that the barrel was shortened and the front sight added

 

[cgt4570]

The front sight looks like an aftermarket 'Micro' brand.

 

[Hondo44]

Thanks for the info. Is it possible to put the front sight back to original and is it worth it?

Welcome to the forum.

The barrel is most likely the original 4" length because it's the most common on the 32 Regulation Police. And therefore the original 1/2 round sight will be under it although likely with the top filed down.

But if the custom sight is attached with a pin, the original sight will have a hole in it. Or if the sight is attached with a screw on the right side like a Micro sight mentioned above, chances are the original front sight only has a mark on it.

You may also find the rear sight notch was widened for the thicker custom front sight and not work well with the skinny original front sight. If you remove it and don't like it, you can always put it back on.

I'd shoot and enjoy it just the way your father used it.

 

[DWalt]

It's nearly always counterproductive to attempt restoring such modified revolvers back to the same condition in which they left the factory. SN 445147 likely shipped around 1926.

 

[cjames1964]

Thank you all for the info. I think I will leave the front sight as it is as suggested.