Was. Once it's reamed it's only worth what a used shooter in .32H&R will bring. No collectible value at all.
FWIW, there's no need to ream out a Model 31. The .32S&W Long loaded with the same bullets is perfectly capable of stopping a "bad guy" with good shot placement. But, it's his gun. Darn shame he couldn't find a beater to chew up and spit out but, that's how it goes. Just makes the few remaining nice ones worth more.
The nice thing is the MAP for these loads aren’t too far off, roughly 15,000 psi for the S&W Long and 21,000 psi for the H&R, so you should be fine with H&R loads that are sensible in the Model 31-1.
I load some 115 gr LSWC H&R loads that are pretty stout for my Single Six on occasion. Those I would not fire in a Model 31 conversion or original H&R revolver.
Let us know how she shoots it when you get a chance.
Stay safe.
But a 30-1 is an older gun and may not take the higher pressure as well as the 31-1?
If that is true, then I should also be able to fire 32 ACP out of it (Wikipedia says 32 ACP is Maximum pressure20,500 psi (141 MPa)). I bought a 31-1 from my LGS and they have a full time gunsmith, and he would not ream it for magnums. Is this something one can do at home and is it really advised to increase the pressure by ~ 33%? I have heard of it being done. They have another, a 30-1 that has the hammer bobbed and a rubber replacement grip, maybe I buy that to experiment on. But a 30-1 is an older gun and may not take the higher pressure as well as the 31-1?
Moving up in power, pressure, and length:So the 31-1 and 30-1 are chambered for 32 S&W Long. What are the options moving up? I recall there are several and the H&R Federal Magnum is the most powerful, so perhaps there is something a little lighter than the magnums that could go in this gun?
Also, once reamed for the longer case, can it still shoot the 32 S&W Longs?
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/940412233Love my .32 S&W Long Bullseye Pistols, but would love to find a 4" revolver with target sights or even a 6". Anyone selling one?
Bob
Love my .32 S&W Long Bullseye Pistols, but would love to find a 4" revolver with target sights or even a 6". Anyone selling one?
Bob
I continue to watch for an SP101 in 32.
With 32 you get 6 shots!
I would consider relinquishing my 38 Spl SP101 French Railroad Police with the Trausch grips to get a 32.
You get 6 shots with the 30-1 and 31-1 as well.I continue to watch for an SP101 in 32.
With 32 you get 6 shots!
I would consider relinquishing my 38 Spl SP101 French Railroad Police with the Trausch grips to get a 32.