.32 SW Revolver Value

[dapefley]

Hey C&R guru's. I have a quick question about a .32 SW revolver (apparently it is .32 SW short and made prior to 1899). What would you place the value of the below revolver at? I tried doing some research, and my head is spinning a little bit. Basically, what is going on is a trade. I would be receiving the revolver and $50, for a tin of 54R and a round Mosin Nagant.

Would this be a fair trade? Any input appreciated.

 

[Alphabrew]

A round Mosin and tin of ammo is easily worth $230-$250, no way would I pay that for that revolver even getting $50 in cash to boot, but that's just a hunch.

 

[ken792]

That revolver is worth $70-150 depending on how well it works, and maybe even less.

 

[Mooseman]

That is a cool old pistol, but it is not worth much. It may not even be safe to shoot. I would pass.

 

[gizzard]

ditto the 70-150, cas has improved the value somewhat.

 

[Sirex]

FWIW, I have one kinda like that, a 1897 .32SW I think it's an H&R, and mine will shoot .32SW and also .32ACP. It is not accurate with either and the bore looks fine. I'd only use it for very close range. I definitely wouldn't trade for a Mosin. The .32SW also shoots pretty dirty, so if I shoot it anymore I wear a cheap latex glove.

 

[dapefley]

10-4 Thanks gentlemen. This is why this forum is GREAT. So many more knowledgeable people than myself.

 

[ken792]

FWIW, I have one kinda like that, a 1897 .32SW I think it's an H&R, and mine will shoot .32SW and also .32ACP. It is not accurate with either and the bore looks fine. I'd only use it for very close range. I definitely wouldn't trade for a Mosin. The .32SW also shoots pretty dirty, so if I shoot it anymore I wear a cheap latex glove.

Wait, are you shooting actual .32 ACP out of it or simply using the brass to reload faux .32 S&W Short?

 

[Sirex]

Wait, are you shooting actual .32 ACP out of it or simply using the brass to reload faux .32 S&W Short?

Well, wasn't intentional. I got it, asked someone to get me .32SW and turned out it was .32ACP instead. If I recall, I shot a cylinder or two of it fine. The cases stuck a bit in the cylinder but did not damage it. I am now ONLY using .32SW and only recommend using the older style SW cartridges in these. I am not advocating using ACP in these, sorry. You should see what happened when we tried to shoot 7.62x54r in my old Nagant revolver.

 

[budman93]

You should see what happened when we tried to shoot 7.62x54r in my old Nagant revolver.

WHAT?

 

[Boom Boom]

FWIW, I have one kinda like that, a 1897 .32SW I think it's an H&R, and mine will shoot .32SW and also .32ACP. It is not accurate with either and the bore looks fine. I'd only use it for very close range. I definitely wouldn't trade for a Mosin. The .32SW also shoots pretty dirty, so if I shoot it anymore I wear a cheap latex glove.

Be sure to only use ammo loaded to black powder pressures.

OP, that Iver Johnson is worth about $100 if it's in good working order. If anything is wrong with timing, it's close to worthless.

 

[coopermania]

FWIW, I have one kinda like that, a 1897 .32SW I think it's an H&R, and mine will shoot .32SW and also .32ACP. It is not accurate with either and the bore looks fine. I'd only use it for very close range. I definitely wouldn't trade for a Mosin. The .32SW also shoots pretty dirty, so if I shoot it anymore I wear a cheap latex glove.

FWIW, I hope you understand that your 32 S&W was designed to shoot low (cup ) pressure ammunition. 32 S&W ammo is loaded to 8,000 to 9,000 +- cup pressure.

32 ACP is a high pressure (cup) ammunition. It is loaded to 20.000 to 22.000 cup pressure.

Bad mojo can happen with that practice Sir.

 

[Alphabrew]

You should see what happened when we tried to shoot 7.62x54r in my old Nagant revolver.

Make sure you use enough vodka, should be good to go

 

[ma_deuce]

I think you'd be getting rips, but you might try asking the folks over at smith-wessonforum.com.

 

[yellowsled]

Bad bad deal..

 

[reverendbeer]

Hey C&R guru's. I have a quick question about a .32 SW revolver (apparently it is .32 SW short and made prior to 1899). What would you place the value of the below revolver at? I tried doing some research, and my head is spinning a little bit. Basically, what is going on is a trade. I would be receiving the revolver and $50, for a tin of 54R and a round Mosin Nagant.

Would this be a fair trade? Any input appreciated.

Bad deal. $75-100 tops.

Also, according to this article, Iver Johnson didn't start selling via their U.S. Revolver Co. line until 1909...so while the design predates 1899, the revolver doesn't.