H&R Model 732 Guardsman .32 S&W DA/SA Revolver, 2.5 in Blued, 6-Shot (1972 AJ Prefix)
The Harrington & Richardson Model 732 Guardsman is a compact, U.S.-made, all-steel snub-nose revolver chambered in .32 S&W. This example features a 2.5-inch barrel, a six-shot fluted cylinder, and a classic blued finish. Its AJ serial prefix identifies 1972 production, aligning it with the Model 732 Guardsman series of the 1970s.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: The finish shows scattered scratches and blemishes. The bore displays blemishes throughout that are visible under light.
What’s Included
- Harrington & Richardson Model 732 Guardsman .32 S&W revolver
This Model 732 Guardsman is a six-shot DA/SA snub-nose with a fluted, swing-out steel cylinder and star extractor. The compact 2.5-inch steel barrel is marked "32 S&W," reflecting the revolver’s chambering and intended cartridge.
The sighting setup is straightforward and durable, with a ramped blade front and a fixed rear groove in the topstrap. The exposed hammer has a checkered spur for confident cocking in single-action use, and the trigger is smooth and curved for consistent control.
Construction is all steel with a uniform blued finish across the frame, cylinder, and barrel. The round-butt grips are black checkered synthetic with H&R medallions, providing a secure hold in a compact profile.
Made in the United States during the 1970s, this Guardsman carries the AJ serial prefix, indicating 1972 production. The nickel-finished companion in the lineup was cataloged as the Model 733, situating this blued 732 within H&R’s period series offerings.