Smith & Wesson Model 34-1 .22/32 Kit Gun, .22 LR, 2 inch, 6-Shot, Blued, 1971–1972 Production
This Smith & Wesson Model 34-1 .22/32 Kit Gun is a compact, J-frame .22 LR revolver built in the early 1970s with classic features collectors look for. It pairs a 2 inch carbon-steel barrel with adjustable sights, a six-shot fluted cylinder, and factory checkered walnut Magna grips with S&W medallions. Pre-MIM and pre-internal-lock construction, clear factory rollmarks, and the yoke cut stamped "34-1" round out a period-correct example of the Kit Gun line.
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 finish shows scuffing and scratches throughout.
What’s Included
- Pachmayr Gun Works grip adapter (front-strap filler), installed
The Model 34-1 is a .22/32 Kit Gun built on the round-butt J-frame, offering a six-shot fluted cylinder and double-action/single-action operation with an exposed hammer. Its compact 2 inch barrel and blued carbon-steel construction deliver the classic Kit Gun profile in a handy, packable format.
Sighting is fully adjustable, with a serrated ramp front sight and an adjustable square-notch rear. The topstrap and barrel rib are serrated to cut glare, and controls include a checkered S&W cylinder latch, a checkered hammer spur, and a smooth trigger.
Factory details include checkered walnut Magna grips with S&W medallions and the standard markings: the yoke cut is stamped "34-1," the barrel is rollmarked "22 L.R. CTG.," and the frame carries "MADE IN U.S.A. / MARCAS REGISTRADAS / SMITH & WESSON / SPRINGFIELD, MASS."
This 1970s U.S.-made example is pre-MIM and pre-internal-lock, aligning it with the traditional production features many buyers and collectors seek in a vintage S&W Kit Gun.