The .32-20 Hand Ejector Thread

[ddeanjohnson]

I have posted a thread on my .32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1905 (Fourth Change), elsewhere on this subforum. It is SN 66928, shipped January 1, 1915-- a very early Fourth Change (four-inch barrel, blue). As explained in that thread, the revolver has a somewhat interesting previous owner.

.32-20 HE Model of 1905, owned by famous Texas judge

 

[Nagkalimot]

1899 Confusion

I have seen some amazing guns in this thread, so I am a little embarrassed to present mine... it is rough, but I was looking for a shooter, so it meets my needs.

The confusing part (which will hopefully draw some of Mike's assistance)

It was advertised as 32-20, but doesn't have the distinct double ring in the cylinder that I was expecting for a shouldered case (perhaps it is more worn than I thought) and no barrel marking for caliber (great role markings for the patent (which i assumed according to another thread might mean it was a 38 ctg because it is serial numer 51... it does not chamber a 38 special, and (since I don't have any 32-20) a nagant round goes in, but is loose and a little long, obviously.

Any help to understand this neat old thing would be much appreciated!

 

[austintexas]

32/20 fake Target

Always wanted a 32/20 Target, late 90's I saw 2 in the $600 range but couldn't afford one. Last one I saw for sale this year was $2200, Still couldn't afford one. Problem solved, 6 months ago I picked up a 6" shooter. Maybe 20% blue left but tight and great bore. I got in my stash and found a M-14 rear sight and an early front Patridge front with Ivory bead. Local Gunsmith milled the receiver and installed the rear sight, milled off the front and installed the patridge front sight. Came out great, now I have a Fake 32/20 target. $200 for the revolver and $200 for the alteration and $16 sales tax=$416.00.
SWCA 892
I am not picture adapt.

 

[Muley Gil]

I have seen some amazing guns in this thread, so I am a little embarrassed to present mine... it is rough, but I was looking for a shooter, so it meets my needs.

The confusing part (which will hopefully draw some of Mike's assistance)

It was advertised as 32-20, but doesn't have the distinct double ring in the cylinder that I was expecting for a shouldered case (perhaps it is more worn than I thought) and no barrel marking for caliber (great role markings for the patent (which i assumed according to another thread might mean it was a 38 ctg because it is serial numer 51... it does not chamber a 38 special, and (since I don't have any 32-20) a nagant round goes in, but is loose and a little long, obviously.

Any help to understand this neat old thing would be much appreciated!

Welcome to the Forum.

You have a Model of 1899, which was the first .32-20 that S&W built. The chambers should look like two shadows.

The .32-20s and .38s had separate serial number ranges. Thus, you could have a .32-20 AND a .38 with the same serial number.

My 1st Model is marked 32 WINCHESTER CTG on the left side of the barrel.

 

[bruce5781]

I don't guess I have posted this one here yet. I did a search, but didn't see it.
Pennsylvania Railroad Police 32/20 shipped in 1924.

Regards,
Bruce

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[USRaider]

Here is my early 3-digit ".32/20 Hand Ejector, model of 1899" contribution to the thread. (Dog-legged barrel and all!)

 

[Dino44]

I posted my only .32-20 back in 2017 after I purchased it. Here are a few pictures.