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Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: .32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1905 4th Change
Serial Number: 113958
Year of Manufacture: 1915-1940
Caliber: .32-20 Winchester Center Fire (.32 WCF)
Action Type: Single / Double Action, Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder With Hand Ejector Revolver
Barrel Length: 6” Pinned
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a half circle blade machined into the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch channel machined into the topstrap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece walnut “Magna” panels, with the left grip custom carved with German filigree and inlaid with German silver. The grips have the classic “S&W” silver medallions at their tops. There is a long crack that appears to have been repaired running horizontally/diagonally along the upper left grip. There is a notable chip in the bottom front edge of the right grip. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel, Case Hardened trigger and hammer
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is thinned. There is light erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 90% of its metal finish. There is some flaking on the leading edges of the front frame. The trigger guard has some light scuffs and thinning of the finish. There is light flaking on the cylinder. The cylinder has a visible turn line. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. The trigger has some color left and the hammer spur checkering is defined. The checkering in the cylinder release is semi-sharp. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up well on each chamber with very little side-to-side play. The single-action trigger is crisp and the double action is smooth. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The name Smith & Wesson has been synonymous with finely crafted American made firearms since 1852. From 1899-1940, Smith & Wesson produced one of their classic small-frame, 6-shot hand ejector model revolvers chambered in .32-20 Winchester Center Fire. .32 WCF was the first small-game lever-action cartridge from Winchester, initially introduced in 1882 as a black-powder round for small game, varmint hunting, and deer.
This Factory Nickel Smith & Wesson .32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1905 4th Change was made between 1915-1940 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 6” barrel, 90% of its original nickel finish, two-piece walnut Magna grips with the left grip having been beautifully custom carved with German filigree and inlaid with German silver (there’s a long crack that appears to have been repaired running horizontally/diagonally along the upper left grip, and there’s a notable chip in the bottom front edge of the right grip), strong mechanics, and a semi-bright bore with thinned rifling and light erosion. This would be a classic addition to anyone's armory.