Indentify a SW Hand Ejector

[Bluegoosesports]

This is a hand ejector with a serial number of 342095 in 22LR. Barrel length of 6". Hand ejector with rear adjustable sight. There is a screw in the front grip strap and no lanyard ring. I believe it is a 5 screw counting the screw in the front of the grip.

 

[murphydog]

Welcome! This is a .22/32 Heavy Frame Target, informally known as a Bekeart model after the dealer who first proposed it to be produced in about 1911. This one likely dates to the mid-1920s but someone else probably will have more specific age information.

 

[41 Charlie]

Nice pick up! Following along.

 

[DWalt]

I don't have any SNs very close to yours on my list, but from what I do have, I would say 1920-21 with some certainty.

 

[Bluegoosesports]

Thanks much. We took in an Estate that consisted of 170 firearms. Lots of Smiths from early hand ejectors to Numbered models. Currently pricing them and getting them under the glass. Thanks for the information.

 

[Wrangler Rich]

Sure would be nice if we knew where these are going to be for sale.....

Maybe list them here, we have a for sale section.

WR

 

[Hondo44]

It is a 5 screw but screw on the grip isn't counted; 4 in the side plate and one in front of the trigger guard.

It's a "Model 1915 .22/32 Heavy Frame Target" also labeled a .22 Hand Ejector by the factory.