Help identifying a H&R 32 S&W CTGE Top Break Revolver - The Firearms Forum

s_gant275t · 06-02-2011, 04:33 PM

I got this pistol from my father and would like to get some more information on its manufacture date

The top of the pistol behind the front sight has

Harrington & Richardson Arms Co
WORCESTER, MASS U.S.A.

On the left side of the barrel is 32 S&W CTGE

The number on the cylinder is 10

The serial number is 41 80 10

The pistol is nickel plated and the grips are hard black rubber with a target logo

The barrel length is 3.25 inches

Jim Hauff · 06-02-2011, 06:32 PM

Because of the high serial number (400K+) I'm going to assume it has an exposed hammer????
If so-
It's a 3rd Model "AUTOMATIC EJECTING", no patent dates, with MASS. (abreviated) it's a 3rd Variation made sometime in the 1913 to 1915 time frame.
Nickel plated, with 3 1/4" barrel and black hard rubber, "Target Logo" grip panels makes it the "standard" issue. It was made to handle smokeless powder loaded .32 S&W or .32 S&W Long FACTORY loaded cartridges.
Here's a pic of what your's should look like, except this one has a blued finish:

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s_gant275t · 06-03-2011, 03:04 AM

Mine does have an exposed hammer. Thanks for your help with this Jim. Now all I need to do is replace one of the grips.

Jim Hauff · 06-03-2011, 09:48 AM

s -
You're welcome, glad we got that one right on the first try - thanks for thanking.
Try here for grip panels for your AUTO EJECTOR:

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/...70A&catid=7946

06-02-2011, 04:33 PM	#1
s_gant275t Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2	Help identifying a H&R 32 S&W CTGE Top Break Revolver I got this pistol from my father and would like to get some more information on its manufacture date The top of the pistol behind the front sight has Harrington & Richardson Arms Co WORCESTER, MASS U.S.A. On the left side of the barrel is 32 S&W CTGE The number on the cylinder is 10 The serial number is 41 80 10 The pistol is nickel plated and the grips are hard black rubber with a target logo The barrel length is 3.25 inches --> Last edited by s_gant275t; 06-02-2011 at 04:36 PM.. Reason: text

06-02-2011, 06:32 PM	#2
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: Help identifying a H&R 32 S&W CTGE Top Break Revolver Because of the high serial number (400K+) I'm going to assume it has an exposed hammer???? If so- It's a 3rd Model "AUTOMATIC EJECTING", no patent dates, with MASS. (abreviated) it's a 3rd Variation made sometime in the 1913 to 1915 time frame. Nickel plated, with 3 1/4" barrel and black hard rubber, "Target Logo" grip panels makes it the "standard" issue. It was made to handle smokeless powder loaded .32 S&W or .32 S&W Long FACTORY loaded cartridges. Here's a pic of what your's should look like, except this one has a blued finish: __________________ Jim Hauff ~ H&R Collector In Memory of Bill Goforth and Jim Ritchie Last edited by Jim Hauff; 06-02-2011 at 06:34 PM..

06-03-2011, 03:04 AM	#3
s_gant275t Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2	Re: Help identifying a H&R 32 S&W CTGE Top Break Revolver Mine does have an exposed hammer. Thanks for your help with this Jim. Now all I need to do is replace one of the grips. Last edited by s_gant275t; 06-03-2011 at 03:10 AM..

06-03-2011, 09:48 AM	#4
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: Help identifying a H&R 32 S&W CTGE Top Break Revolver s - You're welcome, glad we got that one right on the first try - thanks for thanking. Try here for grip panels for your AUTO EJECTOR: http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/...70A&catid=7946 __________________ Jim Hauff ~ H&R Collector In Memory of Bill Goforth and Jim Ritchie