Odd looking J-Frame.

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Yesterday at a gun show I saw a little .22 LR S&W revolver. It was I believe a J-Frame. The model was a 31 or 34. The barrel was very short... maybe 2 inches. It was heavy having a steel frame. The front sight was a standard ramp type. The rear sight was the S&W micrometer sight. Finish was blue. It had box and paper work. The box was not hinged but rather the top lifted off. The box was blue with, if I remember correctly, a contrasting line across the right bottom corner when viewed from the top. I wish I had paid more attention to it at the time, but I was looking at a nickle plated 19-4 that was on the table. The little J-Frame was priced at $485 while the 19-4 was $350 OTD. The owner and I did not discuss a best price on the J-Frame. The 19-4 had a N stamped on the cylinder and was P&R. It had Pachmayer grips. Based on an admittedly poor description, does anyone have any idea what that little revolver might be? It was a pretty thing. I've not seen one before. At first I thought it was a .32 or something. It was heavier than I expected which made me look at the bore and then read the side which said .22 LR. Is the price good? As to the 19-4... I'm on the fence about it. I'm just about certain it is some sort of duty pistol. There is no box, etc. What do you all think.

I have to get out the door to finish getting things ready for church. I'll be back home hopefully not later than a little after noon. Your thoughts/suggestions will be appreciated. I have some members in the ICU, etc. and may be at the hospital this afternoon. If that is not the case, it may be that I can get by the gun show (71 miles away). Sincerely. brucev.
 
Buy the 19-4! $350. is a good price where I am. I have no info on the .22. Interesting though.
 
It sounds like you were looking at a Model 34 or 34-1, aka the .22/32 Kit Gun. They were offered with either a round or square butt. Did it look like this?

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It sounds like you were looking at a Model 34 or 34-1, aka the .22/32 Kit Gun. They were offered with either a round or square butt. Did it look like this?

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That is it exactly. Thank you for the response. I'm out the door w/ my coffee and will be back after church. It is a pretty little thing. Any idea on the price? Is $485 high/low? The butt is like your picture. IIRC, the finish, etc. is the same quality, etc.

If there is a way for me to get down there this afternoon, I will likely go ahead and go. I have enough money saved to buy one or the other but not both.
 
It sounds like a very fair price for an excellent boxed gun. If the 19-4 is in good condition, it won't last long at $350.
 
If you can only get one, I'd get the little .22. The market for these is exploding, and that's a good price for one in excellent condition with box.
 
Here's my pretty little thing:A 34-2.Round butt version,wearing checkered Spegels.
 
Here is my Pre 34 they are a nice piece and getting more valuable every day. Buy both~~
 

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I've seen two of these locally go for $500. Both were square butt like in the photo.I'd say grab it if you can. They don't appear often,at least in my area.
Neat set up,Camster.Makes me lustful.
 
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Like you said, you don't see the model 34 every day. That is the route I'd go.

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S&W 34

With the box and if the 22 is in pretty good shape that would be a good buy in my area. The little 22s are pretty hard to come-by in good shape.
Here's my model 34:Note the flat latch and the diamond in the grips I was told these date it very early "60s .
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