S&W 32 Long Ctg. Dating request?
Not sure if I`m doing this properly,but,I will try this first.I have acquired a neat little 32 S&W revolver,looking for approximate date of manuf.I`ll give brief description/with first three numbers in S.N.I think it is known as a "hand ejector"model.It has <32 LONG CTG>stamped on side of 4"round barrel.It has several Pat`d dates on top of BBL.,last of which is 08 SEPT.09 .The S.N.119xxx is on bottom of grip frame.It has been reblued,but,still has seen a good bit of use since reblue.Some of bluing has been worn off in all of places one would expect with usage.The checkering on the inside grip panel is almost completely worn off.I would imagine with wear from holster and gripping with right hand for shooting.It locks up very well and timing is excellent,and the accuracy is astounding,considering some pitting of the bore.Any info would be greatly appreciated,thank you very much.
Not sure if I`m doing this properly,but,I will try this first.I have acquired a neat little 32 S&W revolver,looking for approximate date of manuf.I`ll give brief description/with first three numbers in S.N.I think it is known as a "hand ejector"model.It has <32 LONG CTG>stamped on side of 4"round barrel.It has several Pat`d dates on top of BBL.,last of which is 08 SEPT.09 .The S.N.119xxx is on bottom of grip frame.It has been reblued,but,still has seen a good bit of use since reblue.Some of bluing has been worn off in all of places one would expect with usage.The checkering on the inside grip panel is almost completely worn off.I would imagine with wear from holster and gripping with right hand for shooting.It locks up very well and timing is excellent,and the accuracy is astounding,considering some pitting of the bore.Any info would be greatly appreciated,thank you very much.