Mystery .32 cal Smith and Wesson Revolver - The Firearms Forum

David86 · 01-07-2005, 03:14 PM

I recently was given an old revolver that belonged to my grandfather. I have been trying to indentify the firearm and restore it. I have no idea what model it is and i would greatly appreciate any info any of yall have.

.32 cal Smith and Wesson revolver
It has the following engraved on the side of the barrel
[ 32 long ctg]

It has a 6 inche barrel and the # 8768.

I'll try to get a pic posted.

inplanotx · 01-07-2005, 03:29 PM

Open the cylinder and see if there are any numbers stamped on the inside of the crane! Let us know and please post a picture if you can. Also barrel length?

David86 · 01-07-2005, 03:45 PM

6 inche barrel
#8768

inplanotx · 01-07-2005, 08:40 PM

Without at least a serial number, there were 24 S&W pistols made in 32 S&W. If the #8768 is on the crane, then this narrows it a bit, but not much. It makes it a "pre-model" S&W.

David86 · 01-08-2005, 02:00 PM

The serial number is printed on the handle, the cylinder, and the bottom of the barrel.

Wild Wind Ben · 09-23-2006, 01:58 PM

I believe I have one just like this ... S&W is doing research for me. Do you have a picture?

southernshooter · 09-23-2006, 09:33 PM

Welcome Wild Wind

01-07-2005, 03:14 PM	#1
David86 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3	Mystery .32 cal Smith and Wesson Revolver I recently was given an old revolver that belonged to my grandfather. I have been trying to indentify the firearm and restore it. I have no idea what model it is and i would greatly appreciate any info any of yall have. .32 cal Smith and Wesson revolver It has the following engraved on the side of the barrel [ 32 long ctg] It has a 6 inche barrel and the # 8768. I'll try to get a pic posted. --> Last edited by David86; 01-07-2005 at 03:36 PM..

01-07-2005, 03:29 PM	#2
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Re: Mystery .32 cal Smith and Wesson Revolver Open the cylinder and see if there are any numbers stamped on the inside of the crane! Let us know and please post a picture if you can. Also barrel length?

01-07-2005, 03:45 PM	#3
David86 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3	Re: Mystery .32 cal Smith and Wesson Revolver 6 inche barrel #8768

01-07-2005, 08:40 PM	#4
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Re: Mystery .32 cal Smith and Wesson Revolver Without at least a serial number, there were 24 S&W pistols made in 32 S&W. If the #8768 is on the crane, then this narrows it a bit, but not much. It makes it a "pre-model" S&W.

01-08-2005, 02:00 PM	#5
David86 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3	Re: Mystery .32 cal Smith and Wesson Revolver The serial number is printed on the handle, the cylinder, and the bottom of the barrel.

09-23-2006, 01:58 PM	#6
Wild Wind Ben Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2	Re: Mystery .32 cal Smith and Wesson Revolver I believe I have one just like this ... S&W is doing research for me. Do you have a picture?

09-23-2006, 09:33 PM	#7
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Mystery .32 cal Smith and Wesson Revolver Welcome Wild Wind __________________ Only you can see this