Pre- Model 30

[rchall]

What is a very good to excellent condition Pre-Model 30 selling for at this time? Going to be an auction gun, have seen photos but haven't held it in my hands. Serial #628647. Is this a 40's or 50's manufactured gun?? Blue steel and original diamond grips. Looks like a pretty nice piece. TY!

 

[Muley Gil]

The serial number range is 536685-712953 for 1946-1960. I bought a nice nickel RB .32 3 1/4" .32 from 1938 for $325 two years ago and a blue 4" .32 Regulation Police for $350. The RP is in the 586xxx range and it shipped in February 1953.

 

[shouldazagged]

I hope you can snap up the pre-30. I sure wish I could!

 

[backer]

Recently picked one up in the 556 serial range in near new condition, numbered stocks etc., (no box) for $550 and thought it was a good deal. Would buy a couple more at that price if I could find them.
There was one on Guns Int. a couple of weeks ago in similar condition with the box for a shade under a grand.
Bob

 

[H Richard]

Comparing to a couple of mine, I would guess 1954. If in 95% condition may bring $500 or better. If a 2" it will bring more. Check for original grips. I've got a couple I wouldn't take $600 for.

 

[backer]

The one on Guns Int. is actually over $1000 and there is another one for $1300. Asking and getting are of course two different things. The one for $1000 is at a Cabelas in Wheeling WV and has been up for several weeks.

 

[rchall]

I live about 80 miles from that store and was there about 3 weeks ago but do not remember seeing it.

 

[Hondo44]

It's a Model of 1953 New I frame .32 Hand Ejector (Pre model 30), would have shipped between March and August 1956, and is a 3 screw with 2" or 3" barrel.

As nice as you say it is, it can bring $500 and maybe more with 2" Bl.

 

[backer]

You can find a photo of the one at Cabelas by going to Guns International "All Gun Categories", at the top of the page, under the sub-heading of 32 revolvers. It was there today.
Bob

 

[two-bit cowboy]

Here's a 1956 I traded into last weekend at the Wyoming Weapons Collectors show. Check out that Target Trigger. I'm into it for about $390.

 

[Hondo44]

Here's a 1956 I traded into last weekend at the Wyoming Weapons Collectors show. Check out that Target Trigger. I'm into it for about $390.

That's a beauty and great price!

Model of 1953 New I frame.