Guns for Sale - S&W, Smith and Wesson .32 Cal. -- Hand Ejector Model of 1903, 5th Change - C&R OK

Seller's Description:
LSB#: 120116MF01

Make: S&W, Smith and Wesson

Model: .32 Hand Ejector Model of 1903 5th Change

Serial Number: 250040

Year of Manufacture: Circa 1915

Caliber: .32 S&W Long

Action Type: Swing Out Cylinder Double and Single Action Revolver

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “Smith & Wesson”, the right side of the barrel is marked “32 Long Ctg”. The right side of the frame has the S&W trademark. The top of the barrel is marked “Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass. U.S.A. / Patented March.27.94 Aug.4.96 Dec. 22.96 / Oct. 8.01. Dec. 17.01.Feb.6.06 .Sept. 14.09”. The serial number is found on the bottom of the grip frame. The bottom of the barrel flat is marked "B 250040".

Barrel Length: 3 ¼”

Sights / Optics: The gun is mounted with a blade front sight and a notch in the frame rear sight.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are hard rubber with S&W logos. The grips fit superbly well. There are just a few minor handling marks, mostly on the right panel. The checkering is sharp. The grips rate in about Excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Factory

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp and deep. There is some old fouling near the breech, but no apparent erosion.

Overall Condition: This gun retains about 90% of its metal finish. This gun must have been stored poorly in a holster because there is a patch across the cylinder on one chamber, which shows finish loss and some beginning pinprick erosion. There is also some finish loss on the frame edges, most notably on the left side. There is some very scattered beginning pinprick erosion on the right side of the frame and on the grip strap. There is a light dragline on the cylinder. The case hardening on the hammer and trigger is vivid. The five blued screws have sharp slots. The grip screw shows minor use. The markings are clear. Overall, this gun rates in about Fine - Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly, both single and double action. We did not fire this gun.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: You can search far and wide and not find a nicer revolver than this one. What a beauty. This gun is nearly 100 years old and is magnificent. If you are a Smith and Wesson collector or just want a fabulous condition .32 long double action for home or carry, you can’t beat this revolver. Don’t hesitate to bid, this one will be worth it.

CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This gun is transferable in California and is C&R eligible.

Payment and Shipping Instructions:

Shipping:

USPS or UPS Insured shipping will cost $20.

Your item will be shipped within 1 week of receipt of good funds, usually the next day. You will receive an automatic notification with a tracking number upon shipment, to let you know that we have received funds. If you are in Southern California, you are welcome to pick your item up and complete the transfer at our shop in Simi Valley (M-F, 8-5).

This gun can only be shipped to an FFL or C&R, and it will be shipped from an FFL. It is your responsibility to ensure that the gun is legal to own and receive in your area. If you would like to be notified when we receive your payment, please obtain a tracking number from your carrier. We receive about 40 checks a day and do not have the staff required to email everyone when we receive checks.

Payment:

Full payment on non-layaway items is required within 14 days. We accept Cashiers Checks, Money Orders, Cash and Personal Checks. No Credit Cards or electronic payments are accepted. To help us properly apply your payment, please indicate what item you have purchased when payment and/or FFL are sent. If you would like to be notified when we receive your payment, please obtain a tracking number from your carrier. We receive about 40 checks a day and do not have the staff required to email everyone when we receive checks.

CA Sales tax applies to CA buyers (7.25%).

Layaways are offered on all items, requiring a 20% non refundable down payment within 7 days of the auction’s close and the balance within 60 days. We do not require prior notice to place an item on the layaway. No returns are accepted on layaway items and the item will be considered abandoned after 60 days.

Successful Bidder Instructions:

You will be invoiced by the morning following the sale. This invoice will include totals for the sale and all instructions.

If you win an item and are not willing or able to complete the sale, you will be liable for 5% of the sale price.

Returns (less shipping) are accepted within 3 days of when the item is delivered with signature confirmation. Returns are very costly for both the buyer and for us, so please ask all of your questions before bidding and please be sure you can legally purchase this item.

Please leave feedback when the gun is happily received, we will leave feedback in return. If you are not satisfied, for any reason, please contact us before leaving negative or neutral feedback. (805) 285-0715

No gun should be fired without being examined by a competent gunsmith.

THIS AUCTION HAS CLOSED.