[jim_ish]

My friend wants to give this family heirloom to her son for Christmas but would like some history on the pistol. Hope folks can help.

Looking on line I wonder if this is a Hand Ejector model and do we know the year it was produced?

I have read that even though is states 32 long it is safe to shoot modern 32 S&W in the pistol, is that commonly accepted to be true?

Thanks,
Jim

 

[jim_ish]

Outstanding. Thanks for the info!

I have 32 S&W (short) ammo here at the house so will provide that for shooting over the Christmas holiday.
(thinking of just filling in the broken grip with epoxy)

Jim

 

[jim_ish]

Good advice, will clean well prior to shooting.
(I disassembled my model 37 and didn't pay attention to the screws, put the yoke screw in the wrong spot initially so I know what you are saying)

Any reason not to carefully remove the side plate completely then remove and clean/lube the internals?

Jim

 

[jim_ish]

No prying. Thanks,
(done maybe twice but figure I should be able to get by in somewhat a standard design)

Jim