The .32-20 Hand Ejector Thread
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DWalt
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"...how tight should the 32-20 bullet fit in the cylinder?"
Can you elaborate on your question? I have no idea what your statement means. Yours probably shipped in 1917, at least I show one with a nearby SN which did.
Can you elaborate on your question? I have no idea what your statement means. Yours probably shipped in 1917, at least I show one with a nearby SN which did.
What I was meaning is does the bullet supposed to fit pretty snug or kinda loose to where if you turn it upside down they can fall out freely or should they be snug enough to where you'd have to use the extracter to push them out , unfired ones that is , the pistol looks like it's practically new , was well taken care of or never hardly used , but I just noticed that when loaded the shells aren't real snug fitting in the cylinder, is it supposed to be not to snug fitting for maybe expansion after firing , thanks
DWalt
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Factory ammo should chamber easily, and if the loaded cylinder is inverted, unfired rounds should fall right out. Fired cases would probably not fall out on their own but require at least a little nudge from the extractor.
My first 32-20.
After finding a 1905 4" Target in 38 Special and then another 1905 38 with a 5" barrel, my gun budget was shot.
But then, I found this 32-20 Target lingering on the web. How could I not put it on layaway ?
Serial range 133XXX
Regards,
Bruce
After finding a 1905 4" Target in 38 Special and then another 1905 38 with a 5" barrel, my gun budget was shot.
But then, I found this 32-20 Target lingering on the web. How could I not put it on layaway ?
Serial range 133XXX
Regards,
Bruce
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Second model 1902 .32-20
Hello I am new to the forum but I have a Smith & Wesson Second Model 1902 .32-20. I bought it in a sealed case it has a trade mark on it. Very nice gun. Just wanting some info on what it is worth if anything at all. Thanks so much
Hello I am new to the forum but I have a Smith & Wesson Second Model 1902 .32-20. I bought it in a sealed case it has a trade mark on it. Very nice gun. Just wanting some info on what it is worth if anything at all. Thanks so much
LionWeight
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Model ID and Date help
Hi, I need help Identifying the specific model number and manufacture date for this gun. SN is 144xxx it appears to be all original as everywhere I look has the same SN i.e. cylinder, underside of barrel and even under the wooden handles. It does have the paten numbers on top of the barrel, Smith & Wesson on the left barrel and 32-20 CTG on the right. It also has the trade mark stamp on the left side of the frame. Its in kinda rough shape finish wise but feels smooth as glass mechanically. I do not plan to sell it as it was my grandfathers, I just want to know for my own curiosity, and maybe a value for insurance purposes.
I read somewhere not to shoot modern factory loads through it, Of course I want to shoot it, any thoughts?
Thanks
Hi, I need help Identifying the specific model number and manufacture date for this gun. SN is 144xxx it appears to be all original as everywhere I look has the same SN i.e. cylinder, underside of barrel and even under the wooden handles. It does have the paten numbers on top of the barrel, Smith & Wesson on the left barrel and 32-20 CTG on the right. It also has the trade mark stamp on the left side of the frame. Its in kinda rough shape finish wise but feels smooth as glass mechanically. I do not plan to sell it as it was my grandfathers, I just want to know for my own curiosity, and maybe a value for insurance purposes.
I read somewhere not to shoot modern factory loads through it, Of course I want to shoot it, any thoughts?
Thanks
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Alk8944
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Dmc21,
The last known serial number for this model is 144,684. I understand caution, but it would be very interesting to know the full SN of your gun. It is generally accepted that the last year of production of the cal. .32-20 "Winchester Model" hand ejector was 1929 or 1930. They were catalogued until 1940 or 1941 though. It is pretty safe to say yours was made in the final production year.
The caution to "Not shoot modern ammunition" is completely unfounded. ALL currently manufactured .32-20 ammunition is perfectly fine to shoot in any firearm of any type chambered for this cartridge.
At one time, there was a "Hi Speed" or "High Velocity" load for Model 1892 and '92 Winchester and equivalent rifles only, but this has not been loaded for some 50 years. It was loaded with a full-jacketed, round nose, hollow-point bullet so if you do find some old ammunition it is easy to identify! Any cartridge with a flat-point bullet, either jacketed or Lead, is perfectly safe to shoot in revolvers.
Nice 5"! Finish is pretty average, hardly "rough". Value should fall somewhere around $400-450.
The last known serial number for this model is 144,684. I understand caution, but it would be very interesting to know the full SN of your gun. It is generally accepted that the last year of production of the cal. .32-20 "Winchester Model" hand ejector was 1929 or 1930. They were catalogued until 1940 or 1941 though. It is pretty safe to say yours was made in the final production year.
The caution to "Not shoot modern ammunition" is completely unfounded. ALL currently manufactured .32-20 ammunition is perfectly fine to shoot in any firearm of any type chambered for this cartridge.
At one time, there was a "Hi Speed" or "High Velocity" load for Model 1892 and '92 Winchester and equivalent rifles only, but this has not been loaded for some 50 years. It was loaded with a full-jacketed, round nose, hollow-point bullet so if you do find some old ammunition it is easy to identify! Any cartridge with a flat-point bullet, either jacketed or Lead, is perfectly safe to shoot in revolvers.
Nice 5"! Finish is pretty average, hardly "rough". Value should fall somewhere around $400-450.
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Welcome to the Forum.
You have a .32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1905-4th Change. Model numbers weren't assignd by the factory until 1957 and this model was discontinued prior to WW II.
.32-20s are fun guns. Yours probably shipped in the 1930s. The last known serial number is 144684.
You have a .32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1905-4th Change. Model numbers weren't assignd by the factory until 1957 and this model was discontinued prior to WW II.
.32-20s are fun guns. Yours probably shipped in the 1930s. The last known serial number is 144684.
Saw a listing on GB a few hours ago for a 32 Hand Ejector Second Model. Usually not a big draw for me, but something didn't look quite right.
Upon closer examination, I saw the caliber stamped on the barrel.
Never had a nickel gun, and not fond of refinishes, so I looked a little closer.
Hmmm, now my interest is piqued, so I check the bids. Starting bid of $100 and Buy It Now of $150 !
I just want to thank all who contribute here for sharing their knowlege and giving those of us just starting out in the wonderful world of S&W an idea of what to look for.
Regards,
Bruce
Upon closer examination, I saw the caliber stamped on the barrel.
Never had a nickel gun, and not fond of refinishes, so I looked a little closer.
Hmmm, now my interest is piqued, so I check the bids. Starting bid of $100 and Buy It Now of $150 !
I just want to thank all who contribute here for sharing their knowlege and giving those of us just starting out in the wonderful world of S&W an idea of what to look for.
Regards,
Bruce
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DWalt
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A Model of 1902, ca. 1908. .32 Winchester = .32-20. Not the prettiest girl at the ball, but worth $150 as a shooter assuming the bore is not rusted out. Probably re-plated at some time.
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Is it listed as a 6" or as a 6 1/2"? Hard to tell, but it looks like original nickel to me.
It's listed as 6, but I'm guessing (hoping) 6 1/2".
I couldn't see a "B" on the barrel and the ejector star looks blue, so I took it to be original.
Regards,
Bruce
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Hi
c. 1908 is about right.
Both the 6" and 6 1/2" barrels were offered at the time. I can't tell from the pic either.
I'm with Muley - I don't see anything that would indicate a refinish, at least not from these pictures.
I'm sure you know the stocks are not original.
At $150 I would be all over that one. It could be a very fun shooter. Go get it!
c. 1908 is about right.
Both the 6" and 6 1/2" barrels were offered at the time. I can't tell from the pic either.
I'm with Muley - I don't see anything that would indicate a refinish, at least not from these pictures.
I'm sure you know the stocks are not original.
At $150 I would be all over that one. It could be a very fun shooter. Go get it!
I might have sprained my finger when I hit that BIN button.
I was hoping to use it as trading fodder for a 5" Target 32-20[emoji1]
Regards,
Bruce
Alk8944
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^^^^^^^^
What Jack said! I see nothing in your photos that gives the slightest indication that your gun has been re-finished. A good photo of the sideplate would be definitive.
What Jack said! I see nothing in your photos that gives the slightest indication that your gun has been re-finished. A good photo of the sideplate would be definitive.
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