@@YonderOak Looking, closely, at your revolver, I think that it MAY be an Improved I-frame, or a J-frame as you suggest. The "early J-frame had a ramped front sight, larger almond shaped trigger guard, longer grip frame, and a "ramped" cylinder latch release, all of which are shown on your revolver. However, your's is also a 3 screw revolver and not a 4 or 5 screw, which leads me to think that it might just be a J-frame. Only by checking out the serial number will you know for sure. Does your revolver have the serial number on the barrel flat where the front cylinder latch is located, also on the inside face of the cylinder, on the butt, and on the inside of one of the wood grips? All of the numbers, if so located, should all match. You can get a letter from the Smith and Wesson Historical Society to get all the info on the revolver.
blazermark The "new" J- frame was actually introduced in 1953 at the Police Chiefs Convention. The Convention attendees voted that it be called the Chief's Special, as it was chambered in 38 Special. It had the true "flat" latch, which in later models the cylinder latch was changed to the "ramp" latch which is shown on the revolver in this video. I'm still out on wether his revolver is an Improved I-frame or a true J-frame in 32 S&W Long. Only a search of the serial number will tell us the story of this revolver. Now that also would make an interesting video.
Very pretty little gun, and 32S&W is nothing to sneeze at. It once held the place currently occupied by 9mm, and it didn't get there by not putting down what it hit.
I have a 100-year-old S&W hand ejector in .32 S&W Long and it's a joy to shoot. Bought a case of .32 wadcutters. Also own a Ruger LCR snubby that shoots .32 shorts, .32 longs, .32 magnums and .327 magnums. Very versatile caliber.
I have a 1898 .32 that was my grandfathers that he got from his daddy..My Great Grandad ran Shine an it was his glove box pistol..Yours is alot nicer then mine but mine still shoots an still ejects...but the cylinder wobbles...oh my trigger had been modified to fit my GreatDads fat finger my grips are like pearl lemon color...
Thanks for the older S&W. I’m kinda in to them rt now. I hope you can find older top break models soon I’m very interested and to see some Thanks again
Got one of the first model Taurus 32 revolver 3 inch barrel bought it in the 70s to this day it's my favorite it's very accurate just point and shoot hit the target 🎯 every time.
I never cared for a hammerless revolver it takes away your ability to shoot in single action your target shows everything a hammerless revolver dose the hits were all over the place
Nah, that’s just on me not prescribing enough. You’ll find plenty of folks who’ve shot these revolvers more than I have do pretty well in double action only.
And you would be incorrect. .32 S&W Long is still pretty popular for target shooters. It could be regional thing, but I’ve never had an issue finding it in stores. It’s more expensive than .38 Special, yeah, but it’s far from rare. Looking online right now I can order brand new factory ammo from Academy and have it delivered to my house in less than a week. During the height of COVID it was hard to find, like everything else, but it’s on the shelf again. Thanks for watching!
nice.. an I frame not J. frame though. the model 30 didn't go to J frame until the 30-1 change in early 1960s
Whoa, you’re right! I didn’t know about the “Improved” I-Frame era.
That makes this gun even more interesting to me. Thanks!
and a flat latch with those correct grips.
@@YonderOak Looking, closely, at your revolver, I think that it MAY be an Improved I-frame, or a J-frame as you suggest. The "early J-frame had a ramped front sight, larger almond shaped trigger guard, longer grip frame, and a "ramped" cylinder latch release, all of which are shown on your revolver. However, your's is also a 3 screw revolver and not a 4 or 5 screw, which leads me to think that it might just be a J-frame. Only by checking out the serial number will you know for sure. Does your revolver have the serial number on the barrel flat where the front cylinder latch is located, also on the inside face of the cylinder, on the butt, and on the inside of one of the wood grips? All of the numbers, if so located, should all match. You can get a letter from the Smith and Wesson Historical Society to get all the info on the revolver.
@@blazermark2786 Not a true "flat" latch. That is known by collectors as a "ramped" latch.
blazermark The "new" J- frame was actually introduced in 1953 at the Police Chiefs Convention. The Convention attendees voted that it be called the Chief's Special, as it was chambered in 38 Special. It had the true "flat" latch, which in later models the cylinder latch was changed to the "ramp" latch which is shown on the revolver in this video. I'm still out on wether his revolver is an Improved I-frame or a true J-frame in 32 S&W Long. Only a search of the serial number will tell us the story of this revolver. Now that also would make an interesting video.
32 Revolvers are Top Shelf
Very easy-shooting indeed!
Very pretty little gun, and 32S&W is nothing to sneeze at. It once held the place currently occupied by 9mm, and it didn't get there by not putting down what it hit.
I have a 100-year-old S&W hand ejector in .32 S&W Long and it's a joy to shoot. Bought a case of .32 wadcutters. Also own a Ruger LCR snubby that shoots .32 shorts, .32 longs, .32 magnums and .327 magnums. Very versatile caliber.
MY FIRST REVOLVER 1974,...32 LONG,....😉👍
Excellent S&W. I own a bunch of them and reload 32 S&W long. Easy cartridge to load and very cheap with cast bullets.
I have a 1898 .32 that was my grandfathers that he got from his daddy..My Great Grandad ran Shine an it was his glove box pistol..Yours is alot nicer then mine but mine still shoots an still ejects...but the cylinder wobbles...oh my trigger had been modified to fit my GreatDads fat finger my grips are like pearl lemon color...
It's nice to know the history behind an old gun like that for sure.
If only S&W would make a J framed 7 shot 327 federal ??? !!!! ❤❤❤❤
I know I can't tell S&W anything, but they are missing out.
I like the nickel finish 😊👍
Thanks!
Thanks for the older S&W. I’m kinda in to them rt now. I hope you can find older top break models soon I’m very interested and to see some Thanks again
I'll keep an eye out. Thanks for watching!
New subscriber! Have watched several of your videos and like the content.
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Got one of the first model Taurus 32 revolver 3 inch barrel bought it in the 70s to this day it's my favorite it's very accurate just point and shoot hit the target 🎯 every time.
Nice just found your site
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I never cared for a hammerless revolver it takes away your ability to shoot in single action your target shows everything a hammerless revolver dose the hits were all over the place
Nah, that’s just on me not prescribing enough. You’ll find plenty of folks who’ve shot these revolvers more than I have do pretty well in double action only.
I think the 22 is the only rimmed cartridge you have there.
22lr is a rim-fired cartridge.
Rimmed and rim-fired do not mean the same thing.
If you buy a gun or want to buy a gun walk down the ammo aisle first. I will guarantee you will never see this emanation on the shelf
And you would be incorrect. .32 S&W Long is still pretty popular for target shooters.
It could be regional thing, but I’ve never had an issue finding it in stores. It’s more expensive than .38 Special, yeah, but it’s far from rare.
Looking online right now I can order brand new factory ammo from Academy and have it delivered to my house in less than a week.
During the height of COVID it was hard to find, like everything else, but it’s on the shelf again.
Thanks for watching!