Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this single/double-action revolver for a penny-start auction, this is the J.L Galef Model 1923.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: J.L Galef
Model: 1923
Serial: M5431
Caliber: .32 S&W Long
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 4 1/8"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Half Moon with Integral V-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut with Thumb Rests
Action: Single/Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The J.L. Galef Model 1923 is an early 1920s import-marked revolver sold in the United States by J.L. Galef & Son of New York, rather than a single factory-made firearm with a uniform design. These revolvers were typically sourced from Spanish manufacturers in the Eibar region, where multiple small gunmakers produced inexpensive export revolvers for the American market. Chambered most commonly in .32 or .38 caliber, the Model 1923 examples were usually built as double-action/single-action revolvers with exposed hammers and fixed sights, and they often used either a swing-out cylinder or similar simple revolver mechanism depending on the specific maker that produced the individual gun. The “Model 1923” marking is generally understood to be a Galef catalog or import designation used for distribution and sales purposes in the post–World War I era, not a standardized engineering model tied to one design or manufacturer. Because these firearms came from multiple subcontracted sources, their exact construction, finish quality, and internal parts can vary significantly from one example to another. Today, the J.L. Galef Model 1923 is mainly regarded as a historical import revolver representing the early 20th-century flow of European surplus and commercial handguns into the United States, with collector interest driven more by its markings and import history than by any consistent technical specification.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 1923
Serial: M5431
Caliber: .32 S&W Long
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 4 1/8"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Half Moon with Integral V-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut with Thumb Rests
Action: Single/Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The J.L. Galef Model 1923 is an early 1920s import-marked revolver sold in the United States by J.L. Galef & Son of New York, rather than a single factory-made firearm with a uniform design. These revolvers were typically sourced from Spanish manufacturers in the Eibar region, where multiple small gunmakers produced inexpensive export revolvers for the American market. Chambered most commonly in .32 or .38 caliber, the Model 1923 examples were usually built as double-action/single-action revolvers with exposed hammers and fixed sights, and they often used either a swing-out cylinder or similar simple revolver mechanism depending on the specific maker that produced the individual gun. The “Model 1923” marking is generally understood to be a Galef catalog or import designation used for distribution and sales purposes in the post–World War I era, not a standardized engineering model tied to one design or manufacturer. Because these firearms came from multiple subcontracted sources, their exact construction, finish quality, and internal parts can vary significantly from one example to another. Today, the J.L. Galef Model 1923 is mainly regarded as a historical import revolver representing the early 20th-century flow of European surplus and commercial handguns into the United States, with collector interest driven more by its markings and import history than by any consistent technical specification.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1185823043 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-07-12 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
164 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-07-12 17:05:22 |




