Smith & Wesson 32-20 Hand Ejector 4th Change Target Model 1905 6” .32 WCF
SOLD FOR: $1,875.00
LSB: WY240925JT053
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1905 Fourth Change
Serial Number: 120129
Year of Manufacture: 1924 (Factory Letter)
Caliber: .32-20 / 32 WCF Cartridge
Action Type: Single Action or Double Action Revolver with 6 Round Swing-Out Cylinder
Markings: The barrel is marked, “SMITH & WESSON / .32-20 CTG.”. The left side of the frame has a small S&W monogram, and the right side is marked, “MADE IN U.S.A.”. The bottom of the grip frame, cylinder face, right grip panel, and underside of the barrel is marked with the serial number, “120129”. The crane cut and crane arm are marked with part numbers.
Barrel Length: 6” Pinned
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Patridge blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is an adjustable target square notch pinned to the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are a two piece walnut square butt round top panels with no medallions. There is minimal wear present. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is sharp. The grips rate in about Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, Case Color Hammer & Trigger
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is Very Bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates at about 10/10
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is a thin turn line in the cylinder. The ejector has light drag lines. There are some faint handling marks throughout. The screw heads are sharp, the grip screw is lightly worn with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Factory Letter.
Our Assessment: The .32-20 Winchester / 7.94x33mmR, also known as .32 WCF (Winchester center fire), was the first small-game lever-action cartridge that Winchester produced. It was initially introduced as a black-powder cartridge in 1882 for small-game, varmint hunting, and deer. Colt produced a single-action revolver chambered for this cartridge a few years later.
This is a Blued, 32 WCF Hand Ejector 4th Model 1905 with a 6 inch pinned barrel from the early 20th century. The Model is identical in size and shape to the “Model of 1903 Fifth Change”; This is a small-framed .32-20 revolver with a six shot capacity. The revolver retains about 98% of its metal finish with a gorgeous bore and strong bluing with a smooth trigger and checkered hammer. This revolver was originally shipped from the S&W factory on February 27th, 1924 to a man named George A. Lowe in Ogden, Utah. The revolver fortunately retained its original configuration. If you are a Smith and Wesson collector looking to collect them all this will be a fine addition to anyone’s armory. Please see our photos, and good luck on your bid! -R.E.
