What is this? Old S&W .32 Long?

[jackypaper]

I've come into possession of a S&W .32 Long. I'm hoping that if I provide sufficient details, some kind soul will help me identify the weapon.

The left side of the barrel reads: .32 Long CTG

The top of the barrel reads: March E.B. 6. 06 There's also a symbol here that looks something like an Iron Cross. (?)

The butt reads: 70764

In front of the front sight, on the top and tip of the barrel, there appears to be a "14" and a "0" though these numbers are terribly small and I might be reading them incorrectly.

The grips appear to be plastic and are marked with "Franzite" and an eagle symbol.

Thanks for your help!

-JP

Below the cylinder release is the S&W trademark.

 

[Old Fuff]

Welcome to The High Road...

The letters and numbers on top of the barrel are patent dates, and the one you noted is probably Mar. 27, 1894

The revolver itself is a Smith & Wesson .32 Hand Ejector; Model of 1903, 2nd. Chg. It was manufactured sometime between 1906 and 1909, within a serial number range running from 51,127 to 95,500.

Barrel lengths were 3 1/4", 4 1/4" and 6". Blued or nickel plated finish. The original stocks were made of molded black hard rubber. The current Franzite ones are relatively modern replacements, probably dating from the 1950's or 60's.

 

[jackypaper]

1906 and 1909? Wow, that's much older than I guessed. Thanks for the expert information!