.32 Single-Action (so-called "1-1/2 Frame" Centerfire)
Courtesy W.P. Hallstein III and son Chip
This model represented the first .32 S&W centerfire caliber top-break revolver that automatically ejected spent cartridges upon opening. Similar in appearance to Model 1-1/2 2nd Issue. This model has a 5-shot fluted cylinder and bird's-head grip of wood or checkered hard rubber. Offered with barrel lengths of 3, 3.5", 6", 8" and 10". The 8" and 10" barrel are rare and were not offered until 1887. Rare long barrels worth premium, Very rare short original 2.5” barrel worth significant premium, perhaps as much as 10X in highest condition grades. This model pivots downward on opening. Features a rebounding hammer that made the weapon much safer to fully load. Approximately 97,599 manufactured between 1878 and 1892.
Early Model w/o Strain Screw—Under #6500
Courtesy Mike Stuckslager
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
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Later Model with Strain Screw
Courtesy Mike Stuckslager
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
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8" or 10" Barrel
Very rare; use caution. Values are speculative.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
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