*SOLD* Smith Wesson Safety Hammerless 2nd Mod .32S&W 3.5" *AWESOME LEMON SQUEEZER*

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:

The Smith & Wesson Safety Hammerless or Smith & Wesson New Departure (nicknamed by collectors as the Lemon Squeezer) is a double-action revolver that was produced from 1887 to 1940 by Smith & Wesson. Based on the Smith & Wesson Model 2 double-action design, the revolver incorporated an internal hammer and an external grip safety on its back-strap. It was chambered in .32 S&W and .38 S&W calibers; these revolvers were discontinued prior to World War II, being eclipsed by the stronger hand ejector models. The Smith & Wesson .38 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 barrels; but some 6" barreled versions are known to exist.
 
These top-break revolvers were designed for fast reloading and concealed carry as the hammer was internal and would not snag on drawing the revolver from a pocket. They were known as "The New Departure" to reflect the company's new approach to designing revolvers. Minor design changes were made to these revolvers over the years, resulting in several different design models, as termed by collectors. The first model was manufactured from 1887 to 1902. The .38 was based on S&W's medium frame, while the .32 was based on the smaller sized "1½" frame.

Specifications:

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: .32 Safety Hammerless 2nd Model
Serial: 127523
Caliber: .32 S&W
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 3 ½" 
Optics/Sights: Pinned Round Blade Front with Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Pearl
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard

May 28th 2025 Bryant Ridge

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