Brancasterr
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Hey All!
First time here.
I just received a few heirloom guns from my grandfather's collection and I'm over the moon! I've done as much research as I can on all three, but I'm still looking for a few more details and I have a few questions to ask of those more familiar with antique guns. (Also, I'd just like to share them!)
One of those guns is the following S&W revolver.
S&W 32 Long CTG Revolver (Year undetermined)
Link to Imgur Album because the photos are huge
First time here.
I just received a few heirloom guns from my grandfather's collection and I'm over the moon! I've done as much research as I can on all three, but I'm still looking for a few more details and I have a few questions to ask of those more familiar with antique guns. (Also, I'd just like to share them!)
One of those guns is the following S&W revolver.
S&W 32 Long CTG Revolver (Year undetermined)
- Serial: On Butt - 2050xx, Behind Yoke - 99xx
- Backstory: I honestly don't know too much about this one. I've seen it in my Grandfather's collection and know he fired it routinely up until he stopped going to the range regularly about 10 years ago. According to my Grandfather, it belonged to his father- so my great-Grandfather.
- Questions:
- I'm not really sure how to date this one. Any tips?
- The finish is in really rough condition. I believe it is nickle plated. Is it worth it to have it professionally refinished, or should I just try to clean it up really nice and keep it from deteriorating further?
- What is the best way to determine if it can still be fired? I'd love to take this to the range.
- Supplemental to above, if I do deem it serviceable, am I going to need to use a certain type of .32 round?
- What would be the value in its current condition?
Link to Imgur Album because the photos are huge