Help identify an old s&w .22 revolver
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Maybe a Heavy Frame Target that has been monkeyed with? What is the serial number on this puppy?
The stocks are hideous and don't belong on that revolver. The rear sight is definitely not correct.
Could be a great old shooter, but it needs some help.
Can you post a photo without the stocks along with the serial number?
Jack
The stocks are hideous and don't belong on that revolver. The rear sight is definitely not correct.
Could be a great old shooter, but it needs some help.
Can you post a photo without the stocks along with the serial number?
Jack
Welcome to the Forum. Looks like you have a 22/32 Hand Ejector and most likely a 22/32 Heavy Frame Target Revolver. This revolver was designed on the 1903 32 HE I frame and would have had S&W logo walnut target stocks. Your gun was made before 1919 given it has the large logo on the right side of the frame.
The condition is rough and the rear sight has been heavily altered. Of course, handmade stocks have been added. Value is going to be quite low, probably around $200 if properly functioning.
The condition is rough and the rear sight has been heavily altered. Of course, handmade stocks have been added. Value is going to be quite low, probably around $200 if properly functioning.
Yes, glowe - where are my manners? Thanks for the reminder.
Welcome to the Forum, 2bschrewd!
Jack
Welcome to the Forum, 2bschrewd!
Jack
Welcome to the forum.
Pre-WWI, I think. This model came on the scene in 1911, and this one has a couple of features that point to manufacture no later than 1917 if I recall the timetable correctly (large logo on sideplate, no MADE IN U.S.A. stamp on frame in front of sideplate). I am guessing the serial number is between 138000 and 250000.
Handmade target stocks, as noted above, and probably home handyman sight modifications too. That rear sight has been jacked way up, and the front sight filed to create an appearance that the gun's owner wanted. I wonder if the gun shot way low, and the modified rear sight was designed to correct that problem.
The gun was produced before high speed .22 ammo was produced, so I would restrict myself to standard speed ammo. The gun is not likely to grenade on you, but why stress an honorable old revolver if you don't have to?
Pre-WWI, I think. This model came on the scene in 1911, and this one has a couple of features that point to manufacture no later than 1917 if I recall the timetable correctly (large logo on sideplate, no MADE IN U.S.A. stamp on frame in front of sideplate). I am guessing the serial number is between 138000 and 250000.
Handmade target stocks, as noted above, and probably home handyman sight modifications too. That rear sight has been jacked way up, and the front sight filed to create an appearance that the gun's owner wanted. I wonder if the gun shot way low, and the modified rear sight was designed to correct that problem.
The gun was produced before high speed .22 ammo was produced, so I would restrict myself to standard speed ammo. The gun is not likely to grenade on you, but why stress an honorable old revolver if you don't have to?
dinghysailer
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And no-one has said how lucky he is that it wasn't refinished?
2bshrewd,
You can tell from Engine 49 Guy's gun, what the sights and stocks should look like:
You can tell from Engine 49 Guy's gun, what the sights and stocks should look like:
