[Calicraftsman]

Hi, I had purchased this revolver a handful of years ago and I am looking for its origins and current value. I have taken some photos of which I'll attach. Thank you for any information you can provide.

 

[Bill DeShivs]

The gun has been refinished in nickel plate, and the grips are aftermarket Franzites.
The gun's value is only as a shooter, maybe $200. It needs new grips.

 

[sharps4590]

^^^^^ What Bill said.

 

[Calicraftsman]

The gun has been refinished in nickel plate, and the grips are aftermarket Franzites.
The gun's value is only as a shooter, maybe $200. It needs new grips.

Great thanks! Any idea of the year it was made, out of curiosity?

 

[Alpo]

34288 is a 32 Hand Ejector, second model, first change, made in 1905.

Okay that date is a SWAG. The second model first change consisted of serial numbers 19426 to 51126, and were made from 1904 to 1906.

Your number looks to be about halfway through the run, so logic says the gun should be made in the second year of a three-year run. 1905.

The B off to the left of the serial number means that the gun was originally blue.

 

[Calicraftsman]

34288 is a 32 Hand Ejector, second model, first change, made in 1905.

Okay that date is a SWAG. The second model first change consisted of serial numbers 19426 to 51126, and were made from 1904 to 1906.

Your number looks to be about halfway through the run, so logic says the gun should be made in the second year of a three-year run. 1905.

The B off to the left of the serial number means that the gun was originally blue.

Very interesting. Thank you!