Book 32 caliber revolver smith wesson hammerless

The safety hammerless, which debuted in 1887, was the worlds first double. Brilliant color casehardening remains on the trigger and the action works perfectly. This little revolver, also known as the lemon squeezer, remains in very good, fully functioning condition. I couldnt find any mention of what caliber this firearm was on the outside of it relying solely on the serial number to dictate that. I seem to have better luck finding it at the older, smaller, gun shops.

Iver johnson safety automatic 32 caliber hammerless top break revolver. Any info and diagrams on piston and where i can get them. Made pre1898 but this gun was shipped in december of 1903. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Get the 74th edition of the worlds greatest gun book. It was first of the topbreak automatic ejection revolvers. This example was manufactured circa 1900 with a nickel finish. Hey, i just acquired this handgun from my grandfather. A hammerless revolver is cross between a backup gun and a getoffme gun. Antique smith and wesson revolvers smith and wesson. What is the value of a 1903 smith and wesson 32 caliber revolver with serial number. Nov 26, 2012 what is the value of a 1903 smith and wesson 32 caliber revolver with serial number.

I have a 32 caliber iver johnson long barrel revolver with serial number 34148. This model, which was also called the new departure model, was chambered to fire the. Smith wesson revolvers pre 1899 local deals, national for sale. The safety hammerless is nicknamed the lemon squeezer because the safety must be squeezed in order to. Favorite answer ctge is the abbreviation for cartridge. The gun is blued with 98% of the original blue finish remaining overall. The revolver features a 3 12 barrel, five shot cylinder, grip safety, top break design, and a blued finish. There is a little wear to the blue on each side of the barrel at the muzzle.

Oct 19, 2011 in this video we have a look at a third model iver johnson safety automatic revolver in. Rifles including bolt action, lever action and rimfire. For the record this gun came from the gunsrc gunbroker page, the seller is rick crosier who is a top tier seller in my book. How do you disassemble a sw 32 cal da hammerless safety. Due to the recent increase in order volume, shipping on some items may be delayed up to 15 business days or longer. By continuing to browse our website you agree to our use of cookies. It belonged to my dad who brought it back from philippines after wwii. Perhaps no firearm better illustrates this riddle like the iver johnson safety automatic revolver. I also have a box of winchester 32 smith and wesson center fire cartridges staynless nonmercuric. Cataloged finishes were blue or nickel plated with blued trigger guard. Wesson pistol 32 cal 5 shot hammerless serial number 72347 when was it manufactured. Home about us reference books parts recently added gift cards.

The model 642 is a variation of the model 42 centennial airweight that integrates the timetested features of the original with modern advancements. I also have a box of winchester 32 smith and wesson center fire cartridges staynless nonmercuric oil proof, are these the right cartridges for this gun. Coil or flat mainspring, round front sight, 2 barrel. I have a 32 caliber 5shot revolver 3 inch barrel hammerless. The revolver incorporated an internal hammer and an external grip safety on its backstrap. This model was introduced in 1887 and manufactured until 1940 with a total production of 261,493 revolvers. This auction is open to residents of the united states of america only. The smith and wesson 32 safety hammerless was one of the very first double action revolvers to feature a grip safety. These were made between 1887 and 1890, within a serial number range running from 5,251 to 42,483.