S&W 32 Long CTG Police Model

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I was currently gifted a Smith & Wesson that belonged to my mother, and was wondering if anyone could verify the manufacture year and value for me?

I posted in the S&W Serial thread a couple days ago and would like to thank "Sevens" for researching this pistol for me & answering a few questions for me.

He dates the pistol to 1910-1917. He also mentioned it would be more helpful if I post a picture of the pistol.

Any additional information would be helpful, thank you.

Under barrel serial number: 230607
Under handle serial number: 230607
 
Howdy

The term 32 S&W Long CTG stamped on the barrel is the caliber designation. CTG stands for cartridge.

You have a 32 Hand Ejector Model of 1903, 5th Change. Produced from 1910 until 1917 with a SN range from 102501 - 263000. So clearly yours is relatively late in that time period. Unfortunately S&W did not keep accurate records of when guns were actually manufactured, their records reflect when they shipped. Many times shipments were made out of SN order. The only way to truly know when it shipped is to letter it, which involves filling out this form and sending it with a check for $50 to Roy Jinks, the S&W historian.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Category4_750001_750051_757825_-1_757814_757812_image

Value cannot be determined by photographs, only by detailed examination to determine condition. Here are some ballpark values for that model published in the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson.

ANIB $700
Exc+ $385
VG $$315
Good $275
Fair $165
Poor $90

Bear in mind, these prices were published in 2006, values of most old Smiths have gone up a bit since then.
 
Were the .32's legal for Olympic competition?
Beautiful Revolver!
I know that in Rapid Fire .32 W/C semi-Autos used to rule!
Talk about what must be an economical cartrige to reload!
ZVP
 
The grips are decided not original.

Hard to say whether the plating is original or not.

That appears to be a 6" barrel, which, while not rare, wasn't all that common.
 
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