Smith & Wesson Model 31-1 Regulation Police .32 S&W Long J-Frame Revolver, 2 Inch, Blued, 6-Shot (1972–1976)
This Smith & Wesson Model 31-1 Regulation Police is a J-frame, square-butt, six-shot revolver chambered in .32 S&W Long with a 2 inch pinned, tapered barrel. Built from blued carbon steel with factory walnut Magna-style stocks, it features DA/SA operation, fixed sights, and classic 1970s S&W details. The H-prefix serial and rollmarks align with its 1972–1976 production window.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. There are some scratches and blemishes present.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 31-1 Regulation Police .32 S&W Long revolver
The Model 31-1 retains hallmark S&W construction of the era, with a pinned, tapered carbon steel barrel and a blued carbon steel frame. The exposed, case-colored hammer and smooth trigger support double-action/single-action operation. The checkered walnut stocks with S&W medallions complement the square-butt J-frame profile.
Sighting is straightforward and durable: a serrated ramp front and an integral square-notch rear, both fixed. The revolver uses an unshrouded knurled ejector rod with a short front locking lug and a checkered cylinder latch, consistent with the period configuration.
Markings include "SMITH & WESSON" on the left side of the barrel, "32 S.&W. LONG" on the right, and "MOD. 31-1" on the yoke/crane. The frame carries the S&W circular Trade Mark logo and the "MADE IN U.S.A. MARCAS REGISTRADAS SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS." legend.
Produced in the United States during the 1970s, this 31-1 sits within the Regulation Police lineage. An H-prefix serial supports the noted 1972–1976 production window.