Price on S&W .32 top break

[Lightfoot4]

I came across this Smith and Wesson 32 caliber top break at an estate sale. Serial number on the cylinder and on the butt is 200309. I’m just curious as to what a good price would be? Thanks.

 

[glowe]

S&W made almost a quarter-million 32 Safety revolvers and many saw little to no usage. I lightened your images to find pinpoint rust across much of the finish, but a high amount of bluing on the gun. I believe it was one of those bedroom sock drawer specials that saw little use, but should have been wiped down with oil from time to time. I have bought and sold these guns in the $300 range if a 98%+ of finish was present.

Actually just sold a 32 safety with box for under $400 with 99% nickel finish remaining. Hope this helps.

 

[gmborkovic]

Tough to tell from pics. Try $60.

 

[Lightfoot4]

Thanks! They have it for $325. I might could get it for about half that It just looked neat. Would it be safe to shoot? Might be fun to plink with.

 

[glowe]

About all 32 S&W is good for is plinking and yes that Safety should shoot just fine. Keep the target close and don't shoot at anything hard or you can get the bullet coming right back at you. I was about 10 when my grandfather let me shoot his 32 S&W. I tacked a paper target on the side of an oak tree and shot once as it bounced right back and hit me in the knee. I only learn from experience!

Another thing I learned many decades ago is that the trigger pull on these Safety revolvers is really quite good if you take some time learning the break point of the trigger. One has to aim, then pull the trigger back until you feel it stop. Any further pull fires the gun, so with a little practice you can hold the trigger just at the break point while you aim, giving much more accuracy. Good luck.