Himhawkeye
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Yesterday I purchased a revolver listed as 32 Long-Revolver SN-353724 at an on-line auction. To my thinking the serial number would show it to be a HE model 1903 third model. After further checking, I’m thinking it may be a Regulation Police. It appears to be in fine condition with no rust and very little pitting.
It has a small S&W trade mark logo on the left, no Made in USA line at all, half penny front sight and standard rear. It appears to have a rebated square butt with serial number on the front grip. It shows Smith & Wesson on the left side of the barrel and as far as I can tell from the pictures, nothing on the right side. It has a smooth trigger, five screw and appears to be a 4 1/4 inch barrel. The stocks have no medallion and the extractor rod is mushroom or barrel type.
I won’t be able to provide pictures until I receive it as the on-line pictures show an auction tag. My questions are: Is this a 32 HE or a Regulation Police and roughly what year? Are there any other descriptions that would help you decide? Is there much difference in the desirability or collect-ability between the two? I bought it to keep and use as an occasional shooter. I have been researching these in your past posts and you have convinced me to try out a 32. This will be my first I frame.
It has a small S&W trade mark logo on the left, no Made in USA line at all, half penny front sight and standard rear. It appears to have a rebated square butt with serial number on the front grip. It shows Smith & Wesson on the left side of the barrel and as far as I can tell from the pictures, nothing on the right side. It has a smooth trigger, five screw and appears to be a 4 1/4 inch barrel. The stocks have no medallion and the extractor rod is mushroom or barrel type.
I won’t be able to provide pictures until I receive it as the on-line pictures show an auction tag. My questions are: Is this a 32 HE or a Regulation Police and roughly what year? Are there any other descriptions that would help you decide? Is there much difference in the desirability or collect-ability between the two? I bought it to keep and use as an occasional shooter. I have been researching these in your past posts and you have convinced me to try out a 32. This will be my first I frame.
