[StevenHunter]

Hi all, I've acquired an 32 Long CTG and was wondering if anyone could help me determine the year of manufacture. The only serial number I could find was on the inside of the grip and looks to be 459191. See images below. It also has some patent dates which I've included in case it helps. Any help is appreciated.

 

[delcrossv]

.32 Regulation Police from the early 1920's. They're fun shooters.

 

[StevenHunter]

.32 Regulation Police from the early 1920's. They're fun shooters.

Wow didn't realize it was that old, looks to be in very good shape and can't wait to shoot it.

Thanks!

 

[Abby'sDad]

I have one from the same era; the I frame feels like a toy and no recoil; fun to reload for with Bullseye or Universal

 

[Abby'sDad]

dupe

 

[delcrossv]

I have one from the same era; the J frame feels like a toy and no recoil; fun to reload for with Bullseye or Universal

That'd be an I frame- J frames were after the war.

 

[Abby'sDad]

That'd be an I frame- J frames were after the war.

Correct, I edited my post after; stupid ten thumbs can't type worth a damn.

 

[Wiregrassguy]

Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! An excellent acquisition. I have my grand dad's regulation police from 1924 and wouldn't give it away for anything. Enjoy!

Guy

 

[jeepnut]

Welcome to the forum from NE Georgia. You are gonna love shooting that one.

 

[StevenHunter]

Welcome to the forum from NE Georgia. You are gonna love shooting that one.

Can't wait to bring to the range. I have a box of ammo that came with it but it looks older than dirt.. not sure I should use them or not. I should post a pic of the box.

 

[Adirondacker]

Can't wait to bring to the range. I have a box of ammo that came with it but it looks older than dirt.. not sure I should use them or not. I should post a pic of the box.

That box may well be worth a good bit if it's as old as the gun, so find out before you shoot it up.

 

[StevenHunter]

That box may well be worth a good bit if it's as old as the gun, so find out before you shoot it up.

Posted it here Smith And Wesson Forums

 

[WendyZXZ]

Welcome to the forum! Nice looking Smith that you have there.

 

[StevenHunter]

Welcome to the forum! Nice looking Smith that you have there.

Thanks.

 

[Adirondacker]

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Not as old as your beautiful revolver--guessing '40s. Still, some collector value, I think, so I'd keep it with the gun, rather than blast them off. A full box would have been better, but "it is what it is."

 

[BC38]

I have bought some 32 Long at the local Cabelas for target practicing with my 32HE.
That's the only retailer I've seen carrying it. If you have one nearby you could check to see if they have any - though at our local store the shelves have been looking pretty bare lately.

 

[BlackBat242]

Sportsman's Warehouse usually has some Aguila* .32 S&W Long 98gr lead roundnose in stock - and I can find it in different brands* in several different local stores. Impact Guns usually has it in Magtech 98gr semi-jacketed hollowpoint**.

Both of those stores sell on-line.


* Made in Mexico - works great in my model 30-1, my Ruger Single Six (.32 H&R Mag, but fires the S&W Long as well), my S&W model 627 (.327 Fed Mag, but fires both the other .32 rounds), and my Henry Carbine (.327 Fed, can use all 3 ammos).

** Made in Brazil. Works fine in all of the above weapons.

 

[StevenHunter]

Thanks. I've ordered others from Sportsman's before, I'm going to check a couple of locals first and see if I can find some.

Sportsman's Warehouse usually has some Aguila* .32 S&W Long 98gr lead roundnose in stock - and I can find it in different brands* in several different local stores. Impact Guns usually has it in Magtech 98gr semi-jacketed hollowpoint**.

Both of those stores sell on-line.


* Made in Mexico - works great in my model 30-1, my Ruger Single Six (.32 H&R Mag, but fires the S&W Long as well), my S&W model 627 (.327 Fed Mag, but fires both the other .32 rounds), and my Henry Carbine (.327 Fed, can use all 3 ammos).

** Made in Brazil. Works fine in all of the above weapons.

 

[Adirondacker]

If you'd like to find out what kind of accuracy this gun is really capable of, Champion's Choice carries Lapua match-grade wad-cutters in this caliber, $40/50 in my last catalog, but maybe higher by now. Their catalog, by the way, is the most fascinating collection of target shooter's accessories I've ever seen. Carry many other brands of ammo as well.

 

[BlackBat242]

As BC38 reminded me... Cabela's usually has .32 S&W Long in 98gr LRN from PPU (Prvi Partizan Užice, made in Serbia).


Funny how the rest of the world still seems to be supporting this old round.

The only US-made ammo I seem to find is old Remington stuff, not new.