My new pocket pistol 32 Hand Ejector

[Old Fart]

I just picked up this little jewel at my local dealer.
Purchased new around 1954 and put up in a closet and forgotten.
Never fired, never loaded, virtually never touched, just plain flawless.
Smith & Wesson Model 30-1 .32 Hand Ejector.

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The old blind sow finds an acorn ever now and then.

 

[jcbarlow]

I think that might be the cleanest "older" revolver I have ever seen. It looks absolutely mint.

 

[Glock 'em down]

Ain't she sweet!

And look at the absolute rainbow on that hammer and trigger!

 

[druryj]

Beautimous indeed. WTS?

 

[Old Fart]

WTS?

I want to shoot. I am so struggling with that. Im not a collector of fine works of art. So for me this unfired mint doll is gonna kill me.

I'm pretty sure this timid bashful little virgin will soon become a full lusty man loving woman soon.

 

[Shadowrider]

I'd go ahead and shoot it. Had it been and older model of the 1903 variety I might have a different opinion since it's so pristine.

FYI. The -1 is actually a J frame and was introduced in 1960 for the Model 30s. The originals were an I frame and were discontinued in 1942 and then a more modern version was re-introduced in 1949. The Model 30 designation came in 1957. Then in 1960 they made them from J frames and added the -1.

Don't you love it when you stumble onto a brand new old gun?
Nice find...

 

[Jefpainthorse]

It's yours do as you please

but... That little gem may trade into a couple of shooter grade guns if it remains unsoiled

(I'd really have to fight the "shoot it" urge too)

 

[flatwins]

Very, very nice! Love me some .32 S&W Long. I have the early version of this gun made around 1907. Yours is much nicer than mine!

 

[jbarnett]

It sure is purrty.

 

[forindooruseonly]

I have an identical one, it is one of the best shooters I have. Love that little gun. Congratulations on a great find!