US Revolver Co ? value and manufact. date

[cnuker]

I have a US Revolver Co pistol. It has -U.S. REVOLVER Co.- and -MADE IN U.S.A- stamped on top of barrel. It's a break open action w/ 5 shot cylinder ?32cal. The barrel measures 3". The serial number on trigger guard is 11808. The number under the handle is B 11808. It has the U.S. circled on both sides of the grip.

Any info would be of great help. Thank you, Chris

[hrf]

Welcome to the forum.

Your U. S. revolver should be a small frame hammerless model made in 1920 for .32 S&W smokeless powder cartridges. Value depends upon condition, probably in $100-$150 range.

[cnuker]

Thanks for the info.

Chris

[frankl46]

I just purchased a U. S. Revolver Co. pistol at an auction. It holds five (5) rounds, has a hammer, a short barrel and matching serial numbers on the trigger guard and the butt (under the grips). The serial number is 17786. Perhaps someone can answer a few questions. 1.) The pistol does not have grips. Where could I purchase grips? 2.) The caliber is not identified but the barrel diameter appears to be .32. Other than inserting various caliber casings, is there any way to determine the caliber? 3.) Any idea as to the approximate value of the pistol? Finally, 4.) Is it safe to use modern ammunition? Thank you for your assistance.

[hrf]

Originally Posted by frankl46

I just purchased a U. S. Revolver Co. pistol at an auction. It holds five (5) rounds, has a hammer, a short barrel and matching serial numbers on the trigger guard and the butt (under the grips). The serial number is 17786. Perhaps someone can answer a few questions. 1.) The pistol does not have grips. Where could I purchase grips? 2.) The caliber is not identified but the barrel diameter appears to be .32. Other than inserting various caliber casings, is there any way to determine the caliber? 3.) Any idea as to the approximate value of the pistol? Finally, 4.) Is it safe to use modern ammunition? Thank you for your assistance.

Welcome to TFF.

Whether a .32 or .38, it was made in 1911, and all of Iver Johnson's U. S. Revolver Co. guns were made for modern smokeless powder ammo.

The chambers of a .32 will measure about 5/16" diameter, a .38 about 3/8"

Correct .32 ammo is .32 S&W. Do not use .32 ACP, which will also chamber.

You can order grips here, but they will cost about a third of what your gun is probably worth, and will not significally increase the value of it (measure to be sure they are right size):

http://vintagegungrips.net/ao-u14.html

[WHSmithIV]

Don't know if I'd go as far as to figure it's worth 100-150. Bought mine for $38. Works and shoots fine and has a serial no. indicating early 1930's manufacture.

[jasonnosaj]

Hello, new member with a question. I just bought a US revolver co. .32 break open, 5 shot, sounds just like the revolver described at the top of this thread. I would like to know the year of manufacture and what kind of ammo to use (black power? smokeless?). Serial number under the grip is A28408, number under triger guard is 28408. Before realizing how old it is, I (and the guy I bought it from) fired a few rounds & it works perfectly. Other than worn plating, it is in vary good shape.

[hrf]

Originally Posted by jasonnosaj

Hello, new member with a question. I just bought a US revolver co. .32 break open, 5 shot, sounds just like the revolver described at the top of this thread. I would like to know the year of manufacture and what kind of ammo to use (black power? smokeless?). Serial number under the grip is A28408, number under triger guard is 28408. Before realizing how old it is, I (and the guy I bought it from) fired a few rounds & it works perfectly. Other than worn plating, it is in vary good shape.

Made in 1920. All of Iver Johnson's U. S. Revolver Co. guns were made for modern smokeless powder ammo.

Correct ammo is .32 S&W (the short one, not .32 S&W Long)