help with info on a 32-20 please. Any and all Information is veru much appreciated !
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Demand for .32-20 revolvers dropped after World War One. S&W stopped production of .32-20 handguns in the late 1920s to 1930 era. Is there a "B" anywhere preceding the under-barrel serial number? If not, your revolver shipped with a nickel finish.
Please show pictures of the entire revolver. We can then determine if it has an original finish or has been refinished.
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Demand for .32-20 revolvers dropped after World War One. S&W stopped production of .32-20 handguns in the late 1920s to 1930 era. Is there a "B" anywhere preceding the under-barrel serial number? If not, your revolver shipped with a nickel finish.
Please show pictures of the entire revolver. We can then determine if it has an original finish or has been refinished.
Also, please read this:
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Thank you, great forum. Firearm was my father-is-laws. We believe it belonged to his dad or granddad. Would love any info or direction. Thank you
The Made in the USA stamp on the left-hand side indicates that it made after 1922 and before 1929 when they stop production. Your revolver has been refinished at some point in its life as the hammer and triggers were case hardened not nickel.
There is a good chance it left the factory in 1927. However, by that time the .32-20 was a very slow seller. Units serialized in that range shipped as late as 1930.
As noted above, it has been refinished, and the stocks are an aftermarket addition.
As noted above, it has been refinished, and the stocks are an aftermarket addition.
Thank you all for the information. Unfortunately we did get to get the full details from my father in-law before he passed other than it was possible his dads or granddads.
It's priceless to us, our kids and grandkids of course but any idea on value for the sake of splitting the other items amongst the family.
Thanks again in advance.
It's priceless to us, our kids and grandkids of course but any idea on value for the sake of splitting the other items amongst the family.
Thanks again in advance.
