Smith & Wesson Model 34-1 .22/32 Kit Gun .22 LR, 4" Blued J-Frame, Adjustable Sights, 6-Shot (1960–1961)
This early Smith & Wesson Model 34-1 .22/32 Kit Gun stands out as a 1960–1961 J-frame variant with the flat-latch cylinder release and four-screw frame with the forward trigger-guard screw. It features a 4" barrel with a serrated rib, adjustable micrometer rear sight, and ramped front sight. The blued steel finish, color casehardened hammer and trigger, and checkered walnut diamond Magna grips with S&W medallions complete a classic small-frame .22 LR six-shot package. The yoke is stamped "MOD. 34-1," the barrel is marked ".22 LONG RIFLE CTG.," and the right frame carries the "MADE IN U.S.A.
... SPRINGFIELD, MASS." rollmark.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor, superficial scratches and small handling blemishes are present on the finish. Surfaces show light evidence of prior handling and use.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 34 instruction sheet (Instructions for Use No. 34)
- Smith & Wesson two-piece blue factory box with end label marked Model 34-1
Produced in 1960–1961, this Model 34-1 represents the early configuration of the updated Kit Gun, identifiable by its flat-latch cylinder release and four-screw frame with the forward trigger-guard screw. The yoke is correctly stamped "MOD. 34-1," aligning with the transitional engineering change that defined this period.
The 4" barrel carries a serrated rib and the topstrap is serrated to reduce glare. Sights are target-capable and fully adjustable, pairing a ramped front sight with an adjustable micrometer rear sight. Chambered in .22 LR, the revolver uses a six-shot fluted cylinder.
Construction is steel throughout the J-frame, finished in a classic blued treatment that extends to the cylinder. The hammer and trigger are color casehardened, and the revolver wears checkered walnut "diamond" Magna stocks with S&W medallions.
Operational details include the unshrouded ejector rod with a knurled tip and the period-correct flat-latch release. Factory rollmarks include the right-frame "MADE IN U.S.A. ... SPRINGFIELD, MASS." and the barrel legend ".22 LONG RIFLE CTG."