Guns International #: 102931125

Category - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Pre 45 - .32 Pistols

Category
Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Pre 45
.32 Pistols

UNUSUAL SHORT BARREL .32 S&W LONG CALIBER S&W REGULATION POLICE REVOLVER 3 1/4" MADE 1922-1923

Description:
UNUSUAL SHORT BARREL .32 S&W LONG CALIBER S&W REGULATION POLICE REVOLVER WITH 3 1/4" BARREL, #364XXX, MADE 1922-1923. Made from 1917-1941, the Regulation Police series was different from the typical .32 Hand Ejector series in that the back strap is cut back so that oversized grips could be fitted that cover the butt of the revolver for a better grip.  They were offered in 3 1/4," 4 1/4" and 6" barrel lengths. Most that I have seen are in the  4 1/4" length with less in 6" and almost none in 3 1/4." The reason is fairly obvious, since the short barrel version would be used for concealment use, most people who wanted this length would buy the standard .32 Hand Ejector with small rounded grips. This revolver was intended for police use as well as field use, so again, the short barrel doesn't make much sense with large grips. All numbers match on the frame (located on the front strap on this model as the butt is covered by the grips), cylinder, barrrel and inside the grips. It retains nearly all the blue with only some slight wear/freckling on the top strap edge etc. Barely a cylinder line and the front of the cylinder still shows about all the blue. The excellent grips have sharp checkering and are crisply stamped on the bottom with the 1917 patent markings. Exc. markings and exc. case colors on the hammer and trigger. Bright bore may have some minor scattered surface corrosion that may just clean out. Overall an excellent example of that superb between-the-world-wars hand fitted craftsmanship. A seldom seen short barrel variant.

Price: $795.00

Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .32 S&W Long (.32 Colt New Police)
Manufacturer: SMITH & WESSON
Model: REGULATION POLICE
Serial Number: 364XXX
Barrel Length: 3 1/4
Condition: EXCELLENT