Smith & Wesson .32 Regulation Police (Postwar, Pre-Model 31) Nickel I-Frame, 5-Inch, .32 S&W Long, 6-Shot DA/SA Revolver
This Smith & Wesson .32 Regulation Police in the pre-Model 31 I-frame configuration stands out with its factory-style nickel finish, 5-inch barrel, and fixed-sight layout. It is chambered in .32 S&W Long with a six-shot fluted cylinder and features aftermarket carved stag-style grips with S&W medallions. Matching serial numbers on the butt and cylinder and an assembly number on the crane add to its appeal for buyers who value correct factory-marked components.
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: The nickel finish shows typical thinning at the muzzle and high edges, with superficial scratches and a visible cylinder turn line. The action is correctly timed, with a crisp single-action break and a smooth double-action pull. The checkered walnut-style grips are structurally sound; the checkering shows smoothing from handling over time.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson .32 Hand Ejector (Pre-Model 30) nickel revolver with 5-inch barrel
- Aftermarket carved stag-style grip panels with S&W medallions (installed)
This .32 Regulation Police is built on the classic S&W I-frame and configured with a six-shot fluted cylinder, swing-out star extractor, and an unshrouded straight ejector rod with a knurled tip. The 5-inch barrel balances sight radius and handling, while the fixed half-moon front blade and rear notch deliver a clean, traditional sight picture.
The revolver operates in double-action/single-action with an exposed hammer featuring a checkered spur and a smooth-faced trigger. It is chambered for .32 S&W Long, a cartridge well matched to the I-frame’s proportions and this model’s intended role.
Construction is all carbon steel for the barrel, frame, and cylinder, dressed in nickel. Rollmarks include SMITH & WESSON and .32 S.&W. LONG CTG. on the barrel; the frame is marked MADE IN U.S.A. with the S&W monogram.
Collector-friendly details include matching serial numbers on the butt and cylinder, with the assembly number on the crane. The aftermarket carved stag-style grips with S&W medallions add a distinctive look while remaining consistent with the gun’s period character.