Smith & Wesson Model 34-1 .22/32 Kit Gun, .22 LR, 4" Barrel, DA/SA, Blued, 6-Shot J-Frame (1971–1972)
This Smith & Wesson Model 34-1 .22/32 Kit Gun stands out as an early-1970s J-frame, featuring a 4-inch pinned barrel with a serrated rib, recessed rimfire chambers, and adjustable iron sights. It retains classic S&W touches like color casehardened hammer and trigger and checkered walnut Magna stocks with S&W medallions. The M-prefix serial range places production in 1971–1972, adding clear period context for collectors and enthusiasts.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm is in overall good shape. The finish shows widespread wear, and the hammer has surface rust. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 34-1 .22/32 Kit Gun revolver
The Model 34-1 pairs a compact J-frame square-butt configuration with a 4-inch steel barrel for steady handling. The barrel is pinned, and the rimfire chambers are recessed—features associated with this period of S&W production that many collectors seek out. The six-shot fluted cylinder is chambered in .22 LR, offering a classic small-bore rimfire setup.
Sighting equipment is practical and precise: a ramped, serrated front sight complements a fully adjustable micrometer-style rear sight. The rib atop the barrel is serrated to reduce glare and aid sight alignment. The unshrouded knurled ejector rod maintains the traditional Kit Gun profile.
Controls and small parts exhibit hallmark S&W detailing. The hammer has a checkered spur and a color casehardened finish, as does the grooved trigger face. The revolver operates in double-action/single-action, giving the user flexibility in use and trigger control.
The revolver wears a polished blue finish on its steel frame, receiver, and cylinder, complemented by checkered walnut Magna stocks with inset S&W medallions. Factory markings include "MADE IN U.S.A. MARCAS REGISTRADAS SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS." and the S&W crest on the left sideplate, reinforcing its U.S. manufacture and brand lineage.
Produced in the early 1970s, this example falls within the M-prefix serial range indicative of that era. Together with its pinned barrel, recessed chambers, adjustable sights, and period finishes, it represents a well-known configuration of the .22/32 Kit Gun line made in the United States.