Need someone's help

[rrugerwesson]

I have a S&W top-break, hammerless, lemon squeeze, 5-shot revolver that rotates clockwise. It is chambered for the S&W .32 short caliber. It is nickel plated and has pearl handgrips. It is in immaculate condition. S/N is: 210425 and it has a 3" barrel. Can anyone tell me the approx. date it was manufactured and the approx. value of this revolver? Thanks in advance.

 

[murphydog]

It is a later production .32 Safety Hammerless. It likely was produced and shipped in the early 1930s but the only way to be sure of a ship date is a history letter:

Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation - Letter Process - Insuring that the rich history of Smith & Wesson will continue for generations to come

There are many worn examples of these in the $150-200 range; if it is truly factory original it would probably be in the $400 range.

 

[rrugerwesson]

Thanks, Alan, for your suggestion. I will definitely follow up.

 

[glowe]

210XXX would be a 32 Safety Hammerless, 3rd Model and it would have shipped much earlier than the 30s, probably 1916 ship date.

As noted above, value of this model is low as far as collectors are concerned. There were a quarter-million 32 Safeties made and unless pristine or an unusual configuration, will not bring much money.

 

[gmborkovic]

Agree with above, spot on. If the condition is really stunning and the grips are perfect with a small S&W medallion, you have a little treasure.
I did not say rare or scarce, so dont order the new Vette yet. Nice example of a gun that is over 100 years old.Best

 

[JSR III]

A premium price will only be paid for these if in new condition and in the original box. Since so many were made, average condition guns are not worth much.

 

[Wiregrassguy]

Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! Can you post some pictures?