Please help me identify this revolver

[Bearkat]

This was my best friend's uncle's revolver
32 (may be a 32 long or 32 S&W, WILL NOT accept a .38 ctg, too fat)
Ser# 31XXX
Hand Ejector/fixed sights
Five screw
4 and 1/8" barrel
No strain screw
No butt swivel or lanyard ring
wood checkered grips have no medallion on them
Nothing stamped on top of barrel. Appears to have been reconditioned as the S&W logo is missing and there is pitting that has been covered by a nickle finish. The 5 digit serial number is embossed on the heel, the crane, and the back of the cylinder (each number between the chambers and a star in between the last 2 chambers). The numbers 390 are found on the front of the cylinder, the left side of the butt, and the inside of theside plate.

It has a very unusual V shaped hammer spring that has the lower portion runs on the outside of the hand. It appears to hold the hand in place as the action is cycled.

Any help identifying this old revolver would sure be appreciated. It has a broken hammer mount pin and I need to find a replacement, if one can be had. Otherwise, I may have to machine one. The base of the broken pin looks like it was set into a machined hole (in the left side of the frame) and the base of the pin docked to hold the pin in place. The opposite end of the pin is held in place by the side plate.

 

[NewDeparture]

Welcome to the Forum.
Based on your description, and assuming it is a S&W (which might be not), then a .32 Hand Ejector Model of 1903 would be my first and wild guess. But is almost impossible to tell without any pics.

 

[Hondo44]

Welcome to the forum.

What you have described is not a S&W but likely a foreign copy. That's why the S&W logo is missing. It would also have the SMITH AND WESSON name, address and patent dates roll marked on top of the barrel.

With dimensions for its hammer stud, you might be able to match up a S&W stud as a replacement by calling the folks at:

Gun Parts Corp: Successor to Numrich Arms; many gun parts.
226 Williams Lane, West Hurley, NY 12491
Phone: 845-679-2417
e-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: Gun Parts & Firearm Accessories | Numrich Gun Parts

 

[merl67]

Welcome to the forum! Probably a Spanish copy of a Smith and Wesson the V shaped spring would not be found in S&W.

 

[desi2358]

Your description fits a Spanish copy of a S&W fairly accurately. I have owned a few, have a 32 cal. one downstairs right now. The use of a V-spring is common on these as their lockwork is closer to a Colt (and many other European designs) than an actual S&W product