Smith & Wesson .32 Hand Ejector Third Model (pre-Model 30) Nickel, 3.25 in Barrel, .32 S&W Long, 6-Shot DA/SA Revolver
This pre-WWII Smith & Wesson .32 Hand Ejector Third Model is an I-frame, round-butt revolver chambered in .32 S&W Long with a factory-cataloged 3.25 inch barrel. It wears a nickel finish, features fixed sights, and retains checkered black hard-rubber stocks with S&W monogram medallions. The Third Model incorporates a side-plate-mounted hammer block safety and falls within the recognized serial range for this variant.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: There are visible signs of wear and handling. The exterior shows scratches and blemishes. There is surface rust and areas of finish loss.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson .32 Hand Ejector Third Model revolver
Identified as the Smith & Wesson .32 Hand Ejector Third Model (pre-Model 30), this revolver is built on the I-frame with a round-butt grip frame. It is a United States-made, pre-WWII example that aligns with the approximate Third Model serial range of 263,001–536,684.
It is chambered for .32 S&W Long, as denoted by the barrel rollmark ".32 LONG CTG." This cartridge is also known as .32 Colt New Police and is distinct from .32 Long Colt.
The revolver has a 3.25 inch barrel and fixed sights, pairing a round-blade (half-moon) front with a top-strap groove rear for a simple, durable sight picture.
Construction is carbon steel for both barrel and frame with a nickel finish. The revolver retains its checkered black hard-rubber stocks featuring S&W monogram medallions and a round-butt profile, and it carries a 6-round cylinder.
Operation is double-action/single-action, and the Third Model incorporates a side-plate-mounted hammer block safety consistent with this series.