Identify early hand ejector

[UPTOM]

Hi all, I'm new to the forum and had been searching the internet attempting to find any information on a pistol I have, mfg. date, value, any other info, what I know so far is of course the serial number 532xx, pat dates May 21. 95, Aug 6. 96, Dec 22. 96, Oct 8. 01, Dec 17. 01, Feb 8. 06, Sept 14, 08. *.32 Winchester CTG* barrel 5" Barrel , any help would be appreciated.

 

[wheelgun610]

What I can tell you first off is that by measuring from the front of the cylinder, your barrel is probably a six incher. I don't have my resources handy, but the gun was likely shipped in the 1910-'20 range as that's when that style of stocks were supplied. If those are the originals, the right stock may still have the serial number written on the inside of the panel in pencil.

 

[weatherby]

I think very early 1920's as I don't see the made in USA stamping.
It's a target version so value is more than a fixed sighted one.
Exactly what that is I can't answer appropriately.

I'd love to have that gun.
A 32-20 target has fun written all over it.

 

[Model19man]

The guys above have likely identified your handsome gun. It is a 32 WCF revolver - a target model - made perhaps in the 20's. Smith & Wesson quit making them after about 1930 but continued to catalogue them as they had made many of them, enough to last until around 1940. Ammo is available but very expensive. That one looks to be in nice shape - don't do anything other than oil it.

 

[Hawg Rider]

Welcome to the Forum! You made a nice entrance with your M&P target .32-20 (.32WCF) from the early 1920s. These are often referred to as Model of 1905 4th Change. The target models are always in higher demand than the fixed sight models, and yours is in nice condition with original stocks, and only showing a little honest wear. The barrel stamping of ".32 WCF" was changed to ".32-20" around 1923. I have a 6" fixed sight model (s/n 118705 ca. 1924) that is fun to shoot whenever I can find some ammo for it. Enjoy!

 

[UPTOM]

Thank you for your reply it's most appreciated and to others with far more knowledge on these firearms then myself.

 

[UPTOM]

Would anyone have any ballpark idea of value for insurance purposes?

 

[Wiregrassguy]

Welcome to the forums from the Peanut Capital of the World! Your .32-20 M&P, 3rd Change Target was likely made around 1912 or 1913. It has the gold medallion grips that were used from 1910 to 1920 and the large sideplate trademark stamp. It is also missing the 1914 patent date that began the 4th Change. I can't find nearby serials to pin it down more accurately, but serial number 49916 shipped in February 1911.

 

[glowe]

Welcome to the Forum. Your revolver is called a 32 Winchester (32-20) Hand Ejector Model 1905, 3rd Change. Only about 20,000 were made from serial number 45,201 to 65,700. This model revolver was made from 1909 to 1915 and your revolver likely shipped in the middle of this date range. Standard production was 4" and 6" barrels, so your gun is likely a 6" as noted above. 5" barrels were available on special order and I have one that is #47389, shipped in 1910, for comparison.