Twiki357
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I just acquired what I believe is a 32 Hand Ejector third model. Five screw “I” frame, 4 ¼” pinned barrel. Factory nickel plated (The “N” stamped on the frame under the grips), but the ejector star appears to be plated or possibly the bluing worn off, it hand to tell through the grunge. Plating is in very good condition with wear at the mussel and some pitting on the side of the frame under the grips. Stocks appear to be original walnut, no S&W logo, and very dark in color. Patented dates on top of barrel are Feb 8 08, Sept 14 09, Dec 29 14. No address is stamped on frame, just a small logo on left side of frame.
The SCSW (pg 127) puts the serial number range as 263001 to 536684 during 1917 to 1942. I’m guessing that my serial number 3550xx would place it in the late 1920’s or possibly early 1930’s. The grip, barrel and cylinder numbers all match. One thing that is different from the SCSW is that “32 Long CTG” is on the right side of the barrel and “Smith & Wesson” on the left side. According to SCSW these stampings should be reversed. I hope that someone can nail down a reasonably more accurate shipping date than my guesswork. And also what an approximate value may be.
The SCSW (pg 127) puts the serial number range as 263001 to 536684 during 1917 to 1942. I’m guessing that my serial number 3550xx would place it in the late 1920’s or possibly early 1930’s. The grip, barrel and cylinder numbers all match. One thing that is different from the SCSW is that “32 Long CTG” is on the right side of the barrel and “Smith & Wesson” on the left side. According to SCSW these stampings should be reversed. I hope that someone can nail down a reasonably more accurate shipping date than my guesswork. And also what an approximate value may be.
