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ID Help.

Post by Dead-OnSniperService » Fri Mar 16, 2012 8:55 pm

Got this gun from my grandfather when he passed, story I was told is it was his Uncles who was LEO back in the day
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.32 Long (Barrel Stamped 32 Long CTG)
Pinned Barrel
Inside of cylinder lock stamped MOD-30
Firing Pin Attached to Hammer

I apologize if this is just an easy find, I just know nothing about wheel guns or old guns, is it possible to find out manufacture date and such thru serial?

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Post by wash » Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:04 pm

Not familiar with these personally. But S&W SN's will tell you the date. There is a book that lists basically every S&W made. Or you could email S&W and ask. I'm good at dating J frame .38s from a partial list I found printed online.

Good luck.

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Post by wash » Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:11 pm

Googlin' around and found this. Looks like an owners manual in a pdf format. Thought I'd post link for you to check out.

http://www.gunknowledge.com/Documents/S ... Manual.pdf

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Post by wash » Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:14 pm

check this out, from a S&W forum, good info.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolv ... 0-1-a.html

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Post by Geno » Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:29 pm

My grandfather was a part time deputy and full time coal miner. This was in eastern KY. He had one similar to yours from, I think, the 1920's or 1930's. I am sure the site Wash mentioned will be a wealth of info. Geno
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Re: ID Help.

Post by Dead-OnSniperService » Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:51 pm

Thanks wash! I now know I can shoot the 32acp round out of it, I have fired this gun as a kid and plan to do so again, the finish is BAD...but idk if I want to have it refinished or not if I do I will get this done
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Post by Mexican Kerry » Sat Mar 17, 2012 12:05 am

I'd say keep it as-is. Clean it up, replace any parts if necessary, enjoy. If you swap anything out, keep the originals (never know). Might not be a million dollar pistol but original in decent condition is worth more than refinished, no matter how well it was done. I'm a sucker for older firearms, hate to see any of em altered. Just my opinion.

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Post by gruntmedik » Sat Mar 17, 2012 12:47 am

Sorry for your loss.

It should be an I frame, not a J frame, but I'm not 100% certain of it. I know mine is, but mine is a pre-Mod 30 Hand Ejector according to Mr. Jinks at S&W.

I got it when my FIL died.

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Post by CESTILL345 » Sat Mar 17, 2012 2:04 am

leave it alone and enjoy it. its from family and has history as is. IT'S A BEATIFUL GUN!!!!!

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Post by wash » Sat Mar 17, 2012 8:24 pm

I'd leave it as is. Just clean and oil it regularly, and it should be fine to pass on to the next generation.

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Post by guncrank1 » Mon Mar 19, 2012 12:14 pm

Yes refinishing will destroy any collecter value.
Even if it stats in family.

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