Smith & Wesson .32 Hand Ejector Pre-Model 30, .32 S&W Long, 3 Inch, Postwar I-Frame, Nickel Refinish, Round Butt, 6-Shot DA/SA
This postwar Smith & Wesson .32 Hand Ejector (pre-Model 30) is a round-butt I-frame revolver with a 3-inch barrel, chambered in .32 S&W Long. It features matching serial numbers on the butt and cylinder, fixed sights, and a pinned barrel. The nickel finish is a later refinish, and the gun retains its checkered walnut service stocks with S&W medallions.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver presents well with minor scratches and small blemishes. The bore is clean and shiny. The pistol has been refinished; the silver-colored nickel finish is not original. There is evidence of prior pitting that was refinished over, and the hammer and trigger show areas of discoloration.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson .32 Hand Ejector (pre-Model 30) revolver
- Installed checkered walnut service stocks with S&W medallions
Built on the postwar I-frame, this pre-Model 30 represents the final generation of the .32 Hand Ejector line before the transition to the J-frame Model 30-1. Its 3-inch barrel and round-butt grip frame make for a compact, well-balanced package in .32 S&W Long.
Construction is all carbon steel with a pinned barrel and fixed sights: a half-moon blade integral to the barrel up front and a square-notch integral to the topstrap at the rear. The external hammer and DA/SA action provide traditional Smith & Wesson handling.
The revolver retains classic details including an unshrouded, knurled-tip ejector rod with a front locking lug. Matching serial numbers on the butt and cylinder add to its appeal for those seeking correct postwar examples.
The nickel finish is a later refinish, presenting a bright silver appearance over the carbon steel. Checkered walnut service stocks with diamond and factory medallions complete the period-correct look. Made in the United States during the Post-WWII era, it stands as a collectible example of the pre-Model designation.