Need identification

[moddler]

I can't find model, caliber or year of manufacture.the bore etc are in good condition and would like to know what ammo is best for some shooting.
Thank you. I attached photo but don't see it in the preview.

 

[s&wchad]

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[Jim Watson]

Looks like a .32 Double Action Second Model made 1880-1882.

 

[murphydog]

It is chambered in .32 S & W, sometimes called the Short to tell it from the more common .32 S & W Long. Ammo is made infrequently but modern production is lightly loaded and safe to fire in these older guns if mechanically sound.

 

[moddler]

Thanks to Jim & Murphy dog for your responses.

 

[Jim Watson]

The books describe the floral pattern hard rubber grips as uncommon.

 

[moddler]

The books describe the floral pattern hard rubber grips as uncommon.

I was curious about the grip design cuz I don't see it in any pics. The sn is 10xx.

 

[goatsnguns]

I believe those are known as "Turkey" Grips. If you look closely you should be able to make out at the Turkey if they are not too worn.

 

[opoefc]

If the grips are original to the gun, they should have the serial number inscribed on the back of the right panel. The " Floral" ( sometimes called "Peacock" or 'Turkey") grips are uncommon, as said above, if original. Repo copies are often seen. The S&W manufacturing logs say the .32 DAs with serial number range 1000 to 1999 were made June 27 & 28, 1880, with black hard rubber grips. No distinction as to whether floral or checkered. Ed

 

[moddler]

I believe those are known as "Turkey" Grips. If you look closely you should be able to make out at the Turkey if they are not too worn.

See pic. I think I found the Turkey. About middle of backside of grip.

 

[moddler]

If the grips are original to the gun, they should have the serial number inscribed on the back of the right panel. The " Floral" ( sometimes called "Peacock" or 'Turkey") grips are uncommon, as said above, if original. Repo copies are often seen. The S&W manufacturing logs say the .32 DAs with serial number range 1000 to 1999 were made June 27 & 28, 1880, with black hard rubber grips. No distinction as to whether floral or checkered. Ed

The grip appears to have at least the last two digits of the guns serial #. Can't seem to upload the pic. Something about a security code.

 

[Boulder350]

I track the features on the little guns. So far I have found only 8 early nickel guns that wear the floral grips from serial number 133 to 5220. Serial number 5239 wears the later Young style grips with the intertwined S&W and checkering.

The blued guns had the floral grips that were mottled red and black on much higher serial numbers.

 

[moddler]

I track the features on the little guns. So far I have found only 8 early nickel guns that wear the floral grips from serial number 133 to 5220. Serial number 5239 wears the later Young style grips with the intertwined S&W and checkering.

The blued guns had the floral grips that were mottled red and black on much higher serial numbers.

Are you Mark who requested the full serial# on my 32?

 

[Boulder350]

Yes, I requested the full serial number. Thanks for providing it