Smith & Wesson Model 31 (No-Dash) .32 S&W Long, 4-Inch, DA/SA, Blued, Six-Shot Square-Butt Revolver
This Smith & Wesson Model 31 (no-dash) is a small-frame, square-butt, six-shot revolver chambered in .32 S&W Long with a 4-inch tapered barrel. It features a classic four-screw frame, fixed sights with an integral serrated ramp front, and factory checkered walnut service stocks with S&W medallions and diamond around the screw. The yoke is marked "MOD 31," and the markings confirm its Springfield, Massachusetts origin and Regulation Police lineage.
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: There are widespread rust and pitting patches. The metal shows widespread scratches and blemishes. The action remains smooth and the lockup is tight. The rifling is present but mildly blemished.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 31 (no-dash) .32 S&W Long revolver with 4-inch barrel
The Model 31 (no-dash) represents the continuation of Smith & Wesson’s Regulation Police line on the small frame, here executed with a square-butt grip and four-screw frame. The six-shot cylinder is chambered for .32 S&W Long, pairing classic chambering with a compact, well-balanced layout.
The 4-inch tapered, round-profile barrel includes a serrated top rib for a clean sighting plane. Fixed sights consist of an integral serrated ramp front and a top-strap groove notch rear, delivering a straightforward, snag-resistant setup.
Construction is all-carbon steel with a blued finish on the frame, cylinder, and barrel. Factory checkered walnut service stocks feature S&W medallions and the diamond around the grip screw, matching the period-correct configuration.
Markings include "SMITH & WESSON." on the right side of the barrel, "MADE IN U.S.A. MARCAS REGISTRADAS SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS." on the left side of the frame, the S&W crest on the right sideplate, and "MOD 31" on the yoke cut. These rollmarks and the yoke designation clearly identify the model and origin.
Made in the United States, this DA/SA revolver offers the familiar Smith & Wesson operating system in a compact, six-shot .32-caliber platform, with features that align with its Regulation Police heritage.