[Andy99]

I just inherited this revolver from my late grandfather. I’ve done various research looking to identify it but it seems I have came up short. No numbers listed except for a 5 digit number under the barrel and handle. It is chambered in 22lr and has a four inch barrel. The gun is in rough condition just looking to learn more about it. I will attach pictures. The gun is engraved. Not sure if that’s the way it came or something someone else did. Thanks everyone

 

[Wiregrassguy]

Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! It is a Model 1953 .22/32 Kit Gun and was likely shipped in 1955. The engraving was done aftermarket and actually reduces the value of the gun.

 

[Hawg]

It should be a good shooter. Clean it up and use it. Nothing you do to it now will hurt it's value any more than it's already been hurt.

 

[BravoEchoSierra]

Welcome Andy. Glad to have you here with us!
You have a nice heirloom there, to remember your grandfather by. Look it over, clean the bore, and if the lock up, and timing are good, and it probably is, it should be a good shooter. Since its right at the edge of the corrosive era, the bore maybe a bit rough, if it was not properly cleaned.
Take it out and give it some range time.

 

[WendyZXZ]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Dontmiss]

A very fine revolver for sure, Welcome aboard.

 

[Mike Pac NW]

I concur. Clean it up and use it. BTW, there is lots of good advice on your computer machine about the best way to clean it up. When in doubt, ask.

 

[blitzen25cat]

Welcome to the forum from SE Indiana. Very nice family heirloom.

 

[WendyZXZ]

Welcome to the forum!