Book 32 caliber revolver smith wesson 32-20

Select cartridges can be used in firearms so marked from the following list. What is the date of manufacture of a smith and wesson. The backstrap has been cross hatched and the front sight has been reshaped. Some 20,499 were made between 1909 to 1915, with the last serial number being 65700, which would make your gun one of the last in the series. Antique smith and wesson revolvers represent some of the most highly collectable pieces from one of americas most historic gun manufacturers. Dec 10, 2014 ive in fact not had a chance to shoot it yet. It is low powered and perfect for use in small frame concealable revolvers and derringers. Joe brought a unique revolver i had never seen or fired before. Weve had the 3220 caliber in our family for years in a 1873 winchester, passed down in our family since 1932. If in good shape, it could be worth a nice piece of change to a collector. When it comes to interchangeability, it is not advisable to shoot a colt. It fit the bill for being a gentlemans vest gun a small. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing.

Sell your 32 smith and wesson for free today on gunsamerica. I will preface this by saying i had some difficult in researching exactly which model this is, so correct me if one of you guys knows better. Cylinder has some flaking, otherwise revolver has approximately 95% original finish. Here is the information you requested about your firearm firearm taken from. Our inventory includes everything from the civil war era smith and wesson. It has either a blue or nickel finish with hard rubber or checkered walnut grips. This revolver has matching numbers on the frame, cylinder, barrel, extractor, and yoke with the metal. I hadnt even heard of this caliber up untill recently. Smith and wesson model 1905 3220 revolver jan 14, 2018. The grips are in fine condition and the case colors on the hammer and trigger are still bright.

The chambers, throats and bore are as shiny as the day it left springfield back in the 1930s. I believe the value is more in what guns are actually selling for then what some book says or a price someone asks but never finds a buyer for. For sale from bobinwi no feedback yet view view sellers items description. The information you provided was used to properly identify the information below. The pmc factory 98grain round nose at 50 feet from a seated field position. There is a number inside the gun when you slide open the shell chamber 19366. This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. Antique smith and wesson revolvers smith and wesson. Excellent condition 3220 colt single action army with 7 12 barrel.

This particular revolver is from trocaola, and is in about 80% exterior condition with holster wear. Frame size small j medium kl large n xlarge x governor z. Action single action double action only singledouble action. This firearm is a smith and wesson chambered in 32. However, the barrel and cylinder interiors look like it has hardly been fired. Frametang shouldered at back strap to allow joint for extended square butt wood stock.

He believed in the concept so much that he placed a special order in 1911 for 1,000 of these revolvers. The 5 calibers to claim the most powerful handgun in the world title reupload duration. Listed in parsons book as a blue revolver, was shipped on march 16. It was initially introduced as a blackpowder cartridge in 1882 for smallgame, varmint hunting, and deer. Since the civil war, smith and wesson revolvers have been a staple of american heritage. Smith and wesson 3220 the firearms forum the buying. Has been refinished with a military style matte finish. I found this price history for 1905 4th change 3220 in blue book of gun values on line. The value of any gun is based on exact make, model, and condition.

To compare with a smith and wesson of the period, we shall look at how this revolver differs mechanically and in its construction from a smith and wesson hand ejector. It is, if im correct, a first runfirst version of this type, as it has no cylinder lock at front. It is a decent revolver with some scratches and fading. March 22, 20 thank you for your interest in our firearms appraisal service. My father got the gun over 70 years ago in kentucky. The second model was made with the front locking lug. Tons of spanish made copies were imported in the 1920s and 1930s, many in. If your number is higher then 65700 then itas an early 4th change made in 1915 or possibly 1916. New in original matching box with manual, warranty card and other paperwork, original. Colt produced a singleaction revolver chambered for this cartridge a few years later. Nice looking 3220 revolvers throughout the thread and good information as well.