Need Help Identifying Revolver
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You have a pre WW II .32 Regulation Police. The number on the front strap is the serial number.
You have a pre WW II .32 Regulation Police. The number on the front strap is the serial number.
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You have a 6" Regulation Police from the 'teens. Very nice!
Based on recent sales here on the forum, value is around $800-900 or so.
They didn't ship in serial number order, but I'd guess 1919-1920.
Based on recent sales here on the forum, value is around $800-900 or so.
They didn't ship in serial number order, but I'd guess 1919-1920.
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Is there a 1917 patent stamp on the bottom of the grips?
larryofcc
Absent Comrade
And a real nice one too. I think the other poster is correct on the value of $900. I have 2, but they are both 38's and I believe the 32's are worth more? Big Larry
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Then definitely very late teens, early 20's
Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass, CD! Very nice! We don't see many of the long tubes in this model.
Del guesses 1919 and he is probably right. .32 R.P. serial 276746 was shipped in May 1919, and 32 R. P serial 296264 was shipped in October 1919. So that puts your RP somewhere in the summer of 1919, unless of course, S&W left it in inventory and shipped out later serialed units, as they were wont to do.
During that pre WWII era, .32 Hand Ejectors have round butts. What makes the Regulation Police models different is, although the butt is rounded, there is a rebate (notch) is the backstrap that mates to the stocks and allows for an extended and square grip. Many folks preferred a square butt for better grip when shooting. Even though the Regulation Police .32's and .38's were called that, these guns were never really marketed to police forces. BTW, the patent number on the grip panel is for the grip design.
Del guesses 1919 and he is probably right. .32 R.P. serial 276746 was shipped in May 1919, and 32 R. P serial 296264 was shipped in October 1919. So that puts your RP somewhere in the summer of 1919, unless of course, S&W left it in inventory and shipped out later serialed units, as they were wont to do.
During that pre WWII era, .32 Hand Ejectors have round butts. What makes the Regulation Police models different is, although the butt is rounded, there is a rebate (notch) is the backstrap that mates to the stocks and allows for an extended and square grip. Many folks preferred a square butt for better grip when shooting. Even though the Regulation Police .32's and .38's were called that, these guns were never really marketed to police forces. BTW, the patent number on the grip panel is for the grip design.
I would say the first place to sell the revolver would be right here in the Classified section of the forum.
Right here on this forum's Classifieds section!
No fees and knowledgeable honest buyers who understand the value, condition, and market demand of old S&Ws!
No fees and knowledgeable honest buyers who understand the value, condition, and market demand of old S&Ws!
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