Model 33-1

[Blov]

A friend of mine has a very nice 33-1 that is 98% w/o box. He asked me for info I know very little on these. Any information and what it could be worth would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Vulcan Bob]

Nice one, although very nice, the grips are not original to the gun, they were shipped with the magna grip. The 33-1 known as the .38 Regulation Police was made in 1961 in the new J frame. !969 started the R prefix in the serial number and the model 33 was discontinued in 1974

 

[nutsforsmiths]

Since the pistols shoots 38 S&W and not 38 Special, these pistols don't go for a lot of money. From the picture it looks pretty nice, but with the wrong grips and no box, I would say it would sell for around $300 where I live.

I own one and shoot it regularly with reloads. The 38 S&W cartridge is a lot of fun to shoot, but factory ammo is expensive, if you don't reload.

 

[Blov]

Thanks for the information. It does have the original grips they are just not on it. It's a nice little revolver, I have had not experience with them however.

 

[Nframe_is_no1]

Nice looking revolver! I have a 33-1 that did come with the box. Those grips are factory J-frame target stocks. As an odd coincidence, mine came with the very same stocks that are pictured. I would agree with the above stated price, because I gave $300 for mine. Here are a couple of pics:

 

[Blov]

Very nice. So are the J targets correct?

 

[Nframe_is_no1]

I'll never know for sure, as my box doesn't state the type of stock (end label is gone), but those J-targets were available as an extra cost option at that time. The gun could have been ordered with them. The usual option, however, would have been magnas, as stated above.