Model 631 Snub - Gun Show Snag

[SFIDEC]

This little 631 snubbie caught my eye at local Birmingham gun show this past weekend. I have never seen stag J frame boot grips so I just couldn't resist acquiring this 32 mag/stag combo. SN# BEZ42XX Looking forward to taking it out for test drive. Thanks for allowing me to share my new addition.
Ray

 

[22hipower]

Very nice. I have the LS version but would happily trade the factory stocks for your stags.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[Kingspoke]

631 3" 32 magnum

Schweet! A real beaut! I've had a couple of the 4" variety in the past, and would love to have another. Cheers!

 

[RAPOM65]

Very cool and unusual gun/grip combo. I don't think I've ever seen a pair of boot grip stags before. Something else to put on the shopping list!

 

[H Richard]

Very nice! I have the 432PD, (Centennial lightweight 32 mag), and I like the round. Colina grips.

 

[Joe Kent]

Someone correct me if I am wrong ,but I believe your Model 631 is one of only 190 made. It is rare.

 

[Green Frog]

Why is it that all of the guns that attract my attention always seem to have the word "rare" included in the description? ARRGH!

 

[22hipower]

Someone correct me if I am wrong ,but I believe your Model 631 is one of only 190 made. It is rare.

But is it really rare? The reason I ask is that there seems to be quite a few of them for sale; must have seen a least a dozen of them over the past couple years. There is one for sale just now on GB and two more in recent sales. Have to wonder if these are so rare and so popular why are folks selling them? Also wonder how difficult it is to remove the etched "Lady Smith" marks on the LS 631s and instantly have one of 190? Maybe just me but there sure seem to be a lot of these around for a run of 190. Anybody know what the SN range is supposed to be for the 190?

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[ISCS Yoda]

190 or 1900 or 19000 - it's a cool gun! Well done!!!

 

[jack the toad]

No pics but I had the 332 no lock .32 mag but sold to a gun bud that said he needed it. It was 1 owner with box, etc. He replaced his 642 just for the 6th rd.
I sold it for what I had in it ($375). What are 631's going for if I can be nosey?

 

[SFIDEC]

No pics but I had the 332 no lock .32 mag but sold to a gun bud that said he needed it. It was 1 owner with box, etc. He replaced his 642 just for the 6th rd.
I sold it for what I had in it ($375). What are 631's going for if I can be nosey?

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$975 is what I paid. Being a GripAholic...I just couldn't pass up these stags. Oh yeah, I like the 32 mag that came with em too.
Seller said he is currently bidding on a boxed one and going to put this money toward it.
Ray

 

[kscharlie]

Based on a few minutes of "research" from the SCSW 4th Edition, you got a very good deal for that gun! The listed value for Excellent condition is $850, followed by "50% to 75% premium for 2" barrel." The book also states that production volume was about 5,474. The version that is very scarce (maybe even "rare") is the 4" barrel with adjustable rear sight, with only 40 being made.

You acquired a beautiful revolver. Congratulations!

 

[22hipower]

Based on a few minutes of "research" from the SCSW 4th Edition, you got a very good deal for that gun! The listed value for Excellent condition is $850, followed by "50% to 75% premium for 2" barrel." The book also states that production volume was about 5,474. The version that is very scarce (maybe even "rare") is the 4" barrel with adjustable rear sight, with only 40 being made.

The only differences in the four inch versions (lots of one, only 40 made in 1998 of the other) seem to be the type of trigger, ".312 smooth combat trigger" in the former and a ".347 serrated trigger" in the latter and the stocks. Goncalo Alves combats in the 1990 version and Goncalo Alves "wood grip" in 1998.

I'm still fuzzy on how we know the "rare" (190 made) two inch version from a not so rare 2 inch LS version with the LS removed. A serial number range for the 190 would definitely help. Not a real big deal I guess and if buying with box/papers the 103682 product code on the box will confirm it. However, if buying without box/papers the difference between $800 and $1500 might be an issue and it would be nice to know how to recognize which is truly a 103682. On the other hand, if they appear identical without factory stocks and box/papers does it really matter? Another first world problem I guess. . .

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[peyton]

I swear this is the beginning of the 32 Madness!! I now have a bunch, they are all presents to the grandkids when they get old enough. Now your on the right track, chase down a 331, 332 and you'll be amazed how light they are. Best feature of the cartridge, it doesn't have a hard recoil and my grandkids faces light up when their at the range shooting.

 

[MrG5122]

If those grips are elk I'm impressed and would like to know who made them. If they are sambars, which they appear to be, I'm blown away.

 

[damienph]

My 631 with my 360J

It was given to me by a friend of my wife's a few years ago for helping her on a house project. Original grips and box long gone. These came from a model 60. It's much more fun to shoot than the 360J.

 

[SFIDEC]

If those grips are elk I'm impressed and would like to know who made them. If they are sambars, which they appear to be, I'm blown away.

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Grips have Eagle Grip-India stamped on inside. From what I've been able to find on internet searches, Eagle produced Sambar Stag in their early years.
Sure would like some clarification.
Thanks,
Ray

 

[kscharlie]

Eagle Grips is still in business. They have been making grips since 1971. Their grips have been marketed as Eagle, Jewel and Ajax if my memory is correct. I bought a set of rosewood smooth target grips for my (then) new 17-4 back in the early 80s. To this day they still make grips from Sambar stag, and they aren't cheap. They have a link on their website that provides some history of the company. Eagle Grips Home - Eagle Grips, Inc. - The World's Finest Handgun Grips

Here is a link to an article on Eagle that was published in the American Rifleman in 2012.
American Rifleman | Eagle Grips

 

[PMRet]

Love those stag grips on your 631!

The regular 631 (top) was shipped from the factory with Goncalo Alves Combat grips, while the 631 Lady Smith (middle) was shipped with with smooth Rosewood grips.

There was another member of the .32 Magnum J Frame family, the Model 632 Airweight Centennial (bottom). It was available in 2" and 3" barrel versions.

 

[reccpd101]

I have a 432PD also and just ordered a set of Altamont faux ivory grips to go with the blued T grip. When they come in I'll post a photo.