S&W Model 10 in .32S&W?

[Sniper X]

I saw one and wonder if it is a .32S&W or a 32-20. The cyl looks standard length so I think it must be a .32 S&W. It is a heavy barrel 10-something in 4in.

 

[rcmodel]

If it were either one, it wouldn't be a Model 10 unless it were mis-marked.

A 32-20 WCF would be a K-Frame Hand Ejecter model.
A .32 S&W could be any of several J or K-Frame models.

But none of them would be Model 10 M&P 38 Special.

rc

 

[Sniper X]

It looks exactly like my old Heavy barrel Model 10.

 

[Sniper X]

Oh, except it is a round butt......And a 3.5in. Maybe even a 3in.

 

[GRIZ22]

3" Model 30 or 31? Is it a J or K frame?

 

[madcratebuilder]

3" Model 30 or 31? Is it a J or K frame?

I frame.

 

[StrawHat]

If it is a "K" frame, S&W made several variations of them and they were availabel in 32 WCF and 32 Long.

S&W did not chamber the J frame in 32 WCF so it would be the 32 Long.

I don't think I have seen a Heavy barrel in any of the 32 cartidges. How about a picture or two?

 

[Walkalong]

Look anything like this?

 

[EMC45]

Walkalong....I have one just like that. ......Yours is in better shape though.

 

[Sniper X]

Here she be!

So, what the heck is it? Numbers on it are under crane, 40973 E

 

[sixgunner455]

Show the flip side, and the numbers under the crane. Might be enough info to ID it.

 

[SaxonPig]

The Model 10 is only in 38 Special (save the 357 Magnum HB Model 10-6 that was built on a special police order and quickly became the M13).

The Military & Police Models made 1899-1941 were offered in several calibers including a couple of 32 caliber versions. But these were not continued after the war. Many, many, many people incorrectly call the pre-model M&P guns "Model 10s."

 

[rcmodel]

Whats under the crane is pretty meaningless.
It is probably either a partial serial number, or an assembly number.

The real complete Serial Number is stamped on the bottom of the butt.

The caliber is stamped on the right side of the barrel.

If it says "32 Winchester CTG", it is a 32-20 WCF.
If it says "Smith & Wesson 32 Long CTG", it is that.

rc

 

[Sniper X]

Barrel says .32 Long Ctg or something along those lines, and the number on the frame is 100.30

 

[Sniper X]

Flip side, no pics from under crane....sorry!

 

[Walkalong]

Mine is a Model 31 .32 Long. That is what yours looks like. Just a later model. But I am no expert.

 

[Sniper X]

Sorry the 40973 e is on the frame on the butt, under the crane is NOT 100. 30 it is MOD.30 he needs glasses I guess!

 

[Walkalong]

I shot mine today. Hitting an 8" steel plate at 25 yards and a 12" steel plate at 40 yards was relatively easy. Fun little gun, and a nice "pocket carry" gun.

 

[Joe from N.Y.]

Model 10 4" Round Butt, .38 Special, S&W catalog grips. The grips started life smooth, but my agency required checkered grips, so i took a round file and a hammer to them over 20 years ago.

 

[RugerMcMarlin]

Yup mod 30, about 1950 I'd say. Got one 4" tapered brl, round but, and no finish.
I frame, only K frame 32swlong I can remember is K-32 Target Masterpiece.
I was wrong Mod 31 was 5 shot 38sw on I frame