S & W 32 long CTG??

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Oh I charge much more then that... :what:

But I never get paid. :banghead: :D

I think I am going to have to type up a boilerplate so that all I have too do is fill in the blanks. On a more serious note, "we" (myself and others) do this because it attracts more members to the forum. Hopefully some of them stay. :)
 
Mustang1:

You didn't mention if your revolver has a round or square butt, and this is important. I am going to assume it is a round butt, and you correct me if I'm wrong.

I think you have a .32 Hand Ejector (pre-model 30)) made shortly after World War Two. These were made from 1946 to 1960, within a serial number range running from 536,685 to 712,953. The 2" barrel was introduced in 1949, and the upper sideplate screw was eliminated in 1955 at serial number 640,980. That would bracket your revolver as having been made between 1949 and 1955 - which is as close as I can get. In mint/like new condition you have a prize. I suggest that you write S&W and get it lettered.

Additional information on a historical letter will be found at the Smith & Wesson company website at:

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...catalogId=11101&content=25301&sectionId=10504
 
Thanks for the qick reply! It is a round butt, you assumed correctly.

The gun is in near mint condition. Cleaned when used and stored holstered in my nightstand for nearly 28 years now. I will try to post pictures later. Sounds like dad made a good investment when he bought it used for $15 in 1960.
 
Don't store it in a holster. In high humidity environments the leather may ruin the blue finish. You can buy inexpensive "socks" that will wick off moisture.

I would estimate that the present value is in the $400.00 ballpark. There are some members on the forum that say that over the long run, intangibles (stocks & bonds) are a better investment, but markets go up and down, and stock certificates won’t provide any personal protection if things go bump in the night. :uhoh:
 
Hey, Old Fuff –

As long as you're giving out information, perhaps you could tell me something about this one:

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It's a .32 S&W Long, and the s/n is 336730. It's a real beater, but it's a good curiosity piece (at least to me). Note the S&W logo on the left side of the frame.

What would the official model name be for this revolver?

Thanks...

mz
 
Yup. the official name would be: 1903 Hand Ejector, 3rd. Model.

These were made between 1917 and 1942, within a serial number range running from 263,001 to 536,684. I roughly estimate your revolver was made during the early 1920's. Heat treated cylinders were introduced in 1920 at serial number 321,000.

It would seem to have had a hard life. Do take good care of her.
 
OK, thanks, guys. I just got this one a couple of months ago. It was on an auction site, and for $99, I just couldn't resist. I think its firing days are over, but it's fun to look at and play with.

So, this would be an I-frame, right?
 
Yes, it is an I-frame. Smith & Wesson used it to build the following models before World War Two.

.32 Hand Ejector, Model of 1903
.32 Regulation Police
.38 Regulation Police
.38 Terrier
.22/32 Kit Gun
.22/32 Target
 
Oh darn.... :uhoh:

I made the mistake of writing an answer before my first cup of coffee. I do hope he reconsiders this:

I think its firing days are over, but it's fun to look at and play with.
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I have also noticed that since The High Road has grown larger, fewer and fewer folks respond to my generous offers. :scrutiny:
 
Hey, Fuff –

Thanks for the information. Like I said, this gun is a real beater, and not just cosmetically. When I got it, the end shake was horrendous, and the cylinder wouldn't lock up. Plus, the part that retains the hand spring within the side plate is broken. I sent it to S&W, knowing that a lack of parts would make it tough for them to do much, but Gene was able to greatly reduce the end shake and get it to lock up. He did say, though, that if it were his gun, he probably wouldn't shoot it. I do have a pre-31 which I can shoot whenever I'm in the mood to fire off .32 S&Ws.
 
Well I used to be able to exploit… I mean “help” old wider ladies and some less informed gun owners by offering to take old worthless revolvers off their hands, and only asking that they pay me a small $100 fee for doing so. :what:

But then things turned south, and I actually had to offer to pay them to get this junk, even though I often pointed out that their pre-war mint/like new Colt or Smith & Wesson was hopelessly obsolete in an age where the most popular handguns have polymer frames and hold a lot of bullets, rather then just 5 or 6…. :uhoh: :banghead:

But now with the Internet and all, even the most vulnerable… I mean “misinformed” of my potential sources are getting more demanding, and unreasonably so. It’s sad, I just don’t know what I should do. :confused:
 
S&W 32 long info?

I was searching for info on a certain model of old revolver and came accross this site. i read and read until i got confused and not sure what to consider the one i have. my great uncle gave my mother an old Smith & Wesson 32 long revolver before he passed away. she wanted to sell it and i ended up buying it from her and was wanting to find out any information i could about this particular gun. she did take it to a pawn shop that deals alot in pistols and long guns they told her the value was $450 but i have my reservations on that price. not sure yet if i'll keep it or trade it in on a semi auto. the gun is a S&W 32 long. has "32 LONG CTG" stamped on the left side of the barrel. on the left side below the release is has the S&W trademark stamp. on the top of the barrel it has the following:

"Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass
Pat't March 27, 94. Aug 4, 96. Dec 22, 96.
oct 8, 01. Dec 17, 01. Feb 6, 06. Sept 14, 08"

the serial number on the butt of the gun reads 1447XX and i took the grips(black) off and checked theres no numbers on the inner side of those. the gun is in pretty good shape, no rust at all but the finish is pretty worn. the cylinder locks and the action works perfect it just gets pretty stiff when the hammer is pulled back manually near the lock position. maybe it just needs oil. i took 3 pics with my cell phone ill post as well. and ive had trouble finding shells for it. what i did find for it was 32 S&W long 98 grain lead wadcutters. is this safe to use in this gun? only other 32's ive seen were 32 auto and was leery to get that i read not to use those or anything but shells with lead bullets. any information anyone can enlighten me with would be greatly appreciated! :D
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NCff07

Don't worry. Old Fuff will be along and tell you everything you need to know about it. He is amazing.

Once he went through the door of a gunshow and while standing in the doorway he raised his head like a hunting dog, sniffing the air.

He was able to walk directly to the tables with old S&W's.

Once in physical physical contact with them they "mind-meld." He has avoided many abused and altered revolvers that way.
 
i hope so. theres so many things out there and so many versions i cant keep track of it! when it comes to that my mind is gone like a fart in a windstorm! :scrutiny:
 
Fuff is on vacation, so I will do what I can.

ncff07, what you have is a S&W .32 Hand Ejector of 1903, 5th change. Manufactured sometime between 1910 and 1917 - likely the earlier part. $450 is very high for a gun with a worn finish - if it is mechanically sound, expect to pay $250 or less when looking at 75% finish or less.

The .32 Hand Ejector was built on S&W's I-frame, which is strikingly similar to the later-introduced J-frame, but with a much smaller grip handle.

Any modern .32 S&W or .32 S&W Long ammunition is safe to use in your handgun. Lead bullets are only a concern for those who wish to minimize cleanup. I shoot lead all the time. Just take a little extra time when cleaning the bore and cylinders.

The .32 Hand Ejector is supposed to be a great little shooter. .32 S&W Long is a fun and accurate cartridge. I would not hesitate to shoot that a bunch.
 
thank you. i did go look at some autoloaders saturday was thinking about trading for something with a bigger punch but after reading reviews on the ones that were in stock ive decided to keep the revolver for now. maybe. unless i find something i just cant pass up! :D
 
I will 2nd Shade00's evaluation of your old S&W. Along side me sits my example of the same gun with a little earlier SN. (1903 HE - 5th Change)

I would also say that your value is less than $250 in the condition shown and mentioned. If in OK condition they are indeed good to shoot and I run a few rounds through mine now and again . I changed my barrel out for a shorter one (3&1/4") because I like the looks with the shorter tube. They are fun to shoot and a rather classic gun.
 
My Dad has a Smith & Wesson 32 long Springfield MASS USA Pat'd April 10 1889 March 8 1894 Aug 4 1896 Dec 22 1896 Oct 8 1901 Dec 17 1901 Sept 2 1902 July 1903 on left side of barrell. It has hard black rubber grips. It is blue 4" or 41/2" barrel. I know thw serials don't come close to the numbers listed on this forum but the number on the bottom of the fram is 0 or G 887 O or G
and it has 32 long CTG on it.
Can anyone tell me when this double action revolver was made and what the value of it is? It is in very good shape.
 
I have a gun here that came from my grandma. It is a six shot side opening revolver with a five inch barrel. On the right side it is says 32 wcf ctg which i know stands for winchester center fire cartridge. Most of the hand ejector models that I have seen break open to reload so I am a little confused about which model it is. The serial number is 355xx. The patent dates start at Oct 5 1901 and the last one is december 28th 1914 If anybody could help me identify it I would appreciate it
 
Hi Guys - if you don't get the info you seek here ,try posting on the sticky at the top of the revolver portion of the forum. DOB of S&W , and the people who monitor that sticky should be able to help you out. :D
 
I have a 32 long CTG serial #40462-I took the grips off and engraved on the iron is -NC188 1481 ? on the inside of black grip #299415-outside S&W and diamond in center-what was once blue finish is now a beautiful brass look -any info would be greatly appreciated-
 
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