SMITH & WESSON 3rd Model .32 S&W SAFETY HAMMERLESS Five-Shot C&R Revolver DOUBLE ACTION Revolver w/NICKLE FINISH & PEARL GRIPS

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SMITH & WESSON 3rd Model .32 S&W SAFETY HAMMERLESS Five-Shot C&R Revolver

DOUBLE ACTION Revolver w/NICKLE FINISH & PEARL GRIPS

Here we present a very nice C&R 3rd Model Smith & Wesson .32 Caliber Safety Hammerless Revolver, made circa 1909 with a production run between 1909 and 1937 in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Smith & Wesson Safety Hammerless models were produced from 1887 (1888 for the 32) to just before World War II. They were chambered in either .32 S&W or .38 S&W with a five-shot cylinder. They were most often produced with a 2-inch, 3-inch, or 3.5-inch barrel. But some 6″ barreled versions are known to exist.

This revolver was made to be a simple, compact and reliable firearm that one could carry in a pocket or a holster around the turn of the 20^th Century. This revolver features an internal hammer design to remove risk of snagging or stopping the action. There is a grip safety built into the back of the grip frame. The frame is a top-break design that activates the automatic ejector.  These are very nice features from the turn of the 20^th Century! They were known as “The New Departure” to reflect the company’s new approach to designing revolvers.

These were petite and handy little guns that chambered 5 cartridges, perfect for the pocket and enough to get out of most scrapes. With gangsters, and career criminals running rampant, this example would have been the “pocket advantage” a person needed.

The overall condition is excellent. The action is robust. Bright bore, contains good rifling. Both pearl grips are fiery with low evidence of handing. Sharp markings throughout. With the serial number “172062”, this example was likely manufactured in 1909. It has a factory rework star marked on the butt, and a “2.30” (February 1930) rework date under the left grip.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 3 inches.

Caliber: .32 S&W

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

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$1000
#230244