Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action revolver today for a penny-start auction; this is the Smith & Wesson .32 Regulation Police (Pre-War)!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: .32 Regulation Police (Pre-War)
Serial: 469851
Date of Manufacture: 1917-1942
Caliber: .32 S&W Long
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4 ¼"
Optics/Sights: Round Blade Front with Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Double Diamond Walnut
Action: Double
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Third Model .32 Hand Ejector underwent an interior redesign, which included the addition of a hammer block in the side plate, but there were no exterior changes. There is some discrepancy in how this gun is classified. McHenry and Roper referred to it as the Model 1903 Sixth Change and the Regulation Police Model as the Third Model Hand Ejector, while Neal & Jinks classified both as the Third Model. This nomenclature was created to distinguish between the two guns, but there are some grey areas. The Sixth Change classification is logical, as the gun is an evolution of the Model 1903. The patent for the hammer block in the side plate was filed two years before the patent for the stepped grip frame. However, Neal & Jinks' classification is valid, as Smith & Wesson listed the guns separately until at least 1922, with parts showing differences between the two models.
Model: .32 Regulation Police (Pre-War)
Serial: 469851
Date of Manufacture: 1917-1942
Caliber: .32 S&W Long
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4 ¼"
Optics/Sights: Round Blade Front with Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Double Diamond Walnut
Action: Double
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Third Model .32 Hand Ejector underwent an interior redesign, which included the addition of a hammer block in the side plate, but there were no exterior changes. There is some discrepancy in how this gun is classified. McHenry and Roper referred to it as the Model 1903 Sixth Change and the Regulation Police Model as the Third Model Hand Ejector, while Neal & Jinks classified both as the Third Model. This nomenclature was created to distinguish between the two guns, but there are some grey areas. The Sixth Change classification is logical, as the gun is an evolution of the Model 1903. The patent for the hammer block in the side plate was filed two years before the patent for the stepped grip frame. However, Neal & Jinks' classification is valid, as Smith & Wesson listed the guns separately until at least 1922, with parts showing differences between the two models.
Smith & Wesson introduced the hammer block to prevent accidents if the revolver was dropped on its hammer. The block mechanism was only disabled when the trigger was pulled, preventing the foot of the hammer or rear point of the trigger from breaking and accidentally igniting a cartridge. During these changes, the spring and plunger were relocated into the side plate to tension the hand, simplifying trigger manufacturing. In a 1916 publication, Douglas Wesson introduced the Regulation Police Model, explaining the innovation of undercutting the rear strap of the frame to accommodate square butt stocks. The Regulation Police Model also featured a safety hammer block, which the Third Model .32 Hand Ejector lacked. It was available with optional target sights, while the Third Model .32 Hand Ejector came with standard sights.
The primary difference between the Regulation Police Model and the Third Model .32 Hand Ejector was the stepped rear grip frame of the Regulation Police Model, designed to fit the extended square butt checked walnut grip. The Regulation Police Model was available as a five-shot .38 caliber, chambered for .38 Smith & Wesson, and its serial numbers were placed on the front of the grip strap, as the bottom of the grip frame was covered by the extended grips. Otherwise, the two models were nearly identical. Most Third Model revolvers will have the Smith & Wesson logo on the left side of the frame, though some early guns did not. Early Third Model revolvers also often had no barrel inscription, which was identical to that of the Second Model Fifth Change. Heat-treated cylinders were introduced around serial number 321,000 in 1920. The Third Model Hand Ejector was produced from 1923 to 1942, with serial numbers ranging from approximately 263,001 to 536,684, while the Regulation Police Model, manufactured from 1917 to 1942, had serial numbers running concurrently with the .32 Hand Ejector, ranging from about 259,193 to 536,000.
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.
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.
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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.
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