Smith & Wesson .32 Hand Ejector Model of 1903 Fifth Change, 6 Inch Nickel, .32 S&W Long, I-Frame Round Butt
This Smith & Wesson .32 Hand Ejector Model of 1903, Fifth Change, pairs a 6 inch barrel with a nickel-plated I-frame round-butt configuration from the circa 1910–1917 era. It features period-correct details including a fluted six-shot cylinder with star extractor, an unshrouded ejector rod with knurled mushroom head, and checkered black hard-rubber grips with S&W monograms. The barrel is rollmarked "32 S&W LONG CTG," and the top address/patent line is noted without the "Dec. 29, 1914" line in the provided information.
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: The firearm exhibits heavy wear and handling marks throughout. Scratches and blemishes are present across the metal surfaces, and surface rust is visible in multiple areas. Finish loss is noticeable in high-contact spots. The revolver remains in functional condition as described.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson .32 Hand Ejector Model of 1903 Fifth Change revolver
This Fifth Change variant is built on S&W's small I-frame with a round-butt grip profile, chambered in .32 S&W Long with a six-round fluted cylinder. It retains classic early 20th-century S&W mechanics in a double-action/single-action system with an exposed hammer and checkered spur, complemented by a smooth trigger.
The 6 inch carbon-steel barrel is un-ribbed and fitted with a pinned half-moon front sight, while the rear sight is a fixed notch in the topstrap. The barrel is marked "32 S&W LONG CTG," and the top address/patent rollmark is noted without the "Dec. 29, 1914" line, aligning with the Model of 1903 Fifth Change period.
Nickel-plated carbon-steel construction extends across the frame, cylinder, and receiver, paired with checkered black hard-rubber stocks bearing S&W monograms. The right-side S&W circular trademark appears on the sideplate, another hallmark detail of this era.
Operating features include the unshrouded ejector rod with knurled mushroom head and front locking lug, plus the traditional star extractor for positive ejection. Fixed sights and the compact I-frame format make for a classic small-frame S&W profile from the 1910–1917 timeframe.