The model had 50 parts, and each of them had to be kept in a special bin or compartment. As the parts catalogue puts it, however, “As there have been numerous changes in this arm it is advisable to send in the old part when ordering duplicates to avoid delay and chances of error.” A glance through the list of changes, all the way down through number six, will bring out all your compassion for the plant’s service department. The second group of changes affected revolvers of this model running to 95,500 and all were of minor importance.
In this form, it ran from 19,426 to 61,126, which gives some indication of its popularity. Then, among other things, the cylinder stop notches were lengthened to fit an elongated stud slot, contributing to a better alignment of cylinder and barrel. Revolvers bearing serial numbers from 1 to 19,425 were made before any changes were made. Most of these changes would be overlooked unless you took the action apart. 32 Hand Ejector followed the same process of evolution. Probably due to corresponding changes and improvements in the.
32 is not suitable for big game hunting in any event. Its energy is only rated at 117 foot pounds, but a. But in accuracy, the new ammunition was greatly superior and it is still rated high in the fifth column of those tables put out by cartridge manufacturers which show how far away a bullet is dependable with the proper aim and trigger pull. 32 long, though the bullet was heavier by 8 grains. Ballistically, it did not differ greatly from the Civil War rim fire. It had the same diameter as the smaller cartridge so that it could be used interchangeably with it. The new cartridge contained 13 grains of black powder and a 98-grain bullet with rounded end.
32 S&W cartridge used in the jointed frame models being underpowered.
But the ballistics department was requested to devise an improved cartridge before the new model was placed on the market, the old. The design presented no special problem, as the gun would be simply a smaller model of the. 32 caliber had been made for about 15 years and Smith & Wesson side-swingers had been on the market for four years in larger caliber before the latter decided to adapt the system to a. Smith & Wesson Hand Guns is also available to purchase in print.Ĭolt hand-ejector pocket revolvers in. The following information on the Smith & Wesson Regulation Police comes from Smith & Wesson Hand Guns by Roy C.
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