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Old September 9, 2011, 03:13 PM   #8
32 Magnum
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Mudinyeri,
You've got yourself an "oldie". It is a 1st Model 1st Variation MANUAL EJECTING aka "SHELL EXTRACTOR" Model. These were made between 1885 and '87. Five shooter would be a .38 S&W BLACK POWDER cartridge chambering. These were offered with a 3 1/4" barrel (apparently, no other barrel lengths have as yet been observed), Nickel plated (no blued guns have been seen), molded, black hard rubber "floral pattern" grip panels and either 6x .32 S&W and .32 H&R Long or 5x .38 S&W - all black powder loadings.
There were approx. 6000 of these made - from serial numbers observed - so far. The top barrel rib should have only the manufacturer's name and address in one line. There should be 2 guide rods on either side of the central cylinder rod, under the extractor star. The muzzle end of the ejector rod should be knurled and have a slot cut into it for aid in taking the extractor/ejector star system apart.
Current retail values are fairly high due to scarcity - EXCELLENT condition pieces will sell up to $500 or so, down to around $200 for a FAIR condition. Interest is primarily from collectors of ANTIQUE H&Rs or other firearms.
Nice item to have in a collection due to its historical significance - try to find another hinged frame, manual ejecting revolver from that time period.
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