Hope I'm in the right section here. My older brother has gone to a retirement community, and he passed along a Smith & Wesson revolver to me; I'd like whatever information you guys will provide me. I think it's a Model 30; there's no model number present on the crane. It's a three-screw revolver; serial number is 572xxx. The barrel is marked Smith & Wesson 32 Long Ctg. The barrel is 2-inch; sights are fixed. Condition is very good; I admit that's a subjective call, but it shows very little wear or handling. Thanks in advance for anything you can provide.
Model 30 (?)
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You have a .32 Hand Ejector (Postwar). It was probably shipped in the late 1940s-early 1950s. Model numbers didn't exist until 1957-58.
You have a .32 Hand Ejector (Postwar). It was probably shipped in the late 1940s-early 1950s. Model numbers didn't exist until 1957-58.
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I have a 32 hand ejector SN# 593xxx mfg. in 1952
Welcome aboard from ol' Wyo.
Nice looking .32 HE. I love the half-round sight.
It's a 5-screw frame. There's one hiding underneath the right grip, and there's one in front of the trigger guard.
Lots of fun to shoot. Enjoy.
I have 538045, and S&W shipped it in March 1950.
Nice looking .32 HE. I love the half-round sight.
It's a 5-screw frame. There's one hiding underneath the right grip, and there's one in front of the trigger guard.
Lots of fun to shoot. Enjoy.
I have 538045, and S&W shipped it in March 1950.
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That is a right nice old .32 in very good shape. Thanks for sharing it with us.
I've got 5591xx that shipped 08/51. Looks like you've got a great one there.
Welcome aboard!
That's a very fine .32 Hand Ejector, definitely in collectible condition; 96-97% or better if the other side is just as nice.
It's the 2nd version of the .32 HE with a newly introduced 2" barrel (1949) after WWII. And known as a Post War Improved I frame (if it has a coil mainspring under the grips). It is basically a pre war model with the addition of the coil mainspring and improved post war sliding bar hammer block safety. Likely shipped end of 1951 -beginning of 1952.
It became the Model of 1953 when it was built on the New I Frame which is the same as the Model 30.
Congrats!
That's a very fine .32 Hand Ejector, definitely in collectible condition; 96-97% or better if the other side is just as nice.
It's the 2nd version of the .32 HE with a newly introduced 2" barrel (1949) after WWII. And known as a Post War Improved I frame (if it has a coil mainspring under the grips). It is basically a pre war model with the addition of the coil mainspring and improved post war sliding bar hammer block safety. Likely shipped end of 1951 -beginning of 1952.
It became the Model of 1953 when it was built on the New I Frame which is the same as the Model 30.
Congrats!
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Art Doc
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Very cool little revolver. I hope your brother is healthy and happy in his new home.
It's pretty close to this one, #58978x, which shipped in July 1952.
Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! I, too, wish your brother well in retirement. That's an excellent gift! Congratulations!
