identification of my 32 revolver using serial number

[B & J]

Hi all,
I'm new to this forum. I have an old s&w 32 revolver/w 3" barrel. I'm trying find the date of manufacture. serial # 26240.
Thanks All for your help...B & J

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S&W stamped on the side of the barrel


Hartington& Richards stamped on the top

 

[Camster]

Welcome.
I don't think it's a S&W. The grips certainly are not.
A few photos of the barrel markings would be helpful.
Some old guns were marked with a S&W caliber designation, but it doesn't make them a S&W.

 

[Jim Watson]

In the first place, it is a Harrington and Richardson and is not going to show up in anybody's Smith and Wesson serial number chart.

If Mr Vorisek's H&R book is right, it was made in 1898.
And very well preserved.

 

[rct269]

You might well achieve your objective by moving this from this section (dealing with the most recent items) to the Antique area----because you have it right calling it old.

The next problem may arise from the fact your revolver appears to be from a manufacturer other than S&W. That said, this is a pretty savvy bunch; and someone besides me can very likely tell you what it is (assuming you don't find that information stamped on the barrel)----and how old it is.

Ralph Tremaine

 

[steelslaver]

Your gun fires the 32 S&W cartridge (ctr). But it is not a S&W

Very common for the cartridges to have a manufactures name like 45 Colt or 243 Winchester, 7mm Remington etc. You can buy a Remington 700 marked to fire 243 Winchester

 

[B & J]

Where can I find the manufacture Year. I’m curious how old this gun is. A link would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks b & j

 

[B & J]

Is that data available anywhere on line. I Google searched the book, I’m striking out.
Thanks for your help

 

[Jim Watson]

Where can I find the manufacture Year. I’m curious how old this gun is. A link would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks b & j

Post #3. Sorry, I don't know of free www information. Mr Goforth posted on one of the collector boards but he is no longer with us.
I think Mr Goforth had a better handle on H&Rs but the book probably costs more than the gun is worth.
https://www.ebay.com/p/204208275

 

[DWalt]

One reason for establishing a date would be to see if it is a GCA-68 antique or not.

Regardless, most H&R revolvers have limited collector appeal, even though there are a few H&R collectors. Unless in very high condition, they have relatively little monetary value as compared to similar Colt or S&W revolvers of the same time period.

Insofar as I know, the Goforth book is the only halfway reliable H&R reference. However, there are many Internet forums devoted to guns somewhat out of the mainstream, and with some Googling, you might find one with the information you seek.

 

[B & J]

It’s all great information, this was a gun passed down. I’m getting ready to pass it off to another family member. I was hoping to share some information about the gun. So far I learned; based on HR data it’s 1898 model. A screen shot from the book would have been nice, but oh well; I’m not going to invest in buying the book.

Thank you all…b&j