replacement grips

[wpcnc]

Can anyone recommend the best source for original parts? I recently inherited a S & W 32 long CTG, and the first three numbers are 119. Both grips are cracked and broken. The revolver is nickel and black grips. Any info on this would be appreciated.

 

[Bill DeShivs]

You need to post clear pictures of the gun.
S&W 32 long CTG is the caliber.

 

[DPris]

As Bill says, CTG is only the abbreviation for "cartridge", and appears as a caliber designator on several models.

You'd need to show photos to determine which .32 you've got.

 

[arquebus357]

Swing out the cylinder and look here for a model number. If this area is blank it was made before 1957 (?) and there is no model number.

 

[reddog81]

It's very likely a pre-1957 gun and has no model number stamped. Posting pictures would be the best option.

 

[lamarw]

Get a hold of a copy of the book "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson" 4th Ediion by Jim Suppica and Richard Nahaas and refer to pages 33 to 38.

 

[Bill DeShivs]

We don't even know that the gun is a S&W.

 

[arquebus357]

Correct....The only indication that it could be a S&W is the cartridge nomenclature on the barrel.

Duh

Thanks Bill

 

[lamarw]

You are correct Bill. My mistake.

 

[T. O'Heir]

"...indication that it could be a S&W..." The cartridge stamp doesn't indicate anything but the chambering.
"...nickel and black grips..." Suggests IJ, H&A or the like. We'll just have to wait until wpcnc comes back.