Request assistance on a Lemon Squeezer

[H.P. Kid]

I have aquired a 32S&W Lemon Squeezer serial number 120734
with a 3" barrel. Can anyone give me the actual model name and year of manufacture? I would be very greatful.

 

[blackpowder30]

Your revolver is a .32 Safety Hammerless 2nd Model and was made about 1905. S&W called it a New Departure. It is also a member of the family of Top Breaks.

 

[cflier]

Hello H. P. KID,
No one can say for sure when your gun shipped without getting a factory history letter, but #1106xx shipped 1/1903 and 1223xx shipped 4/1904.
Mark

 

[blackpowder30]

Thanks Mark, I just got #114XXX last week and figured it was a 1905. Now it looks like 1903. Richard

 

[H.P. Kid]

Thank you very much! I knew I went to the right place. As a 1903 production revolver was this revolver originally used with smokeless propellant, or was it a black powder only revolver?

 

[rayj101]

Hi HP Kid, Your revolver was probably still a BP one. Heat treating began later. But, if in good condition, your revolver may be fired using Winchester or Remington .32 S&W (check Midway USA). I have learned that these oldies are so prevalent that the cartridge manufacturers I mentioned have loaded their new made ammo to compare with the old BP specs. But heavy firing is, apparently a no no even if the weapon is in good condition. Pop off a few rounds now & again seems to be the rule, not daily use. Regards, Ray