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Offline Buck65

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« on: May 09, 2006, 10:53:25 AM »
Years ago, I shot a K-31 (.32 Long S & W). Wonder about availability/cost now? Am interested in purchasing. Thanks.
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S&W K-31 ?
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2006, 02:45:49 AM »
Hello
I believe the model you indicated in your Post is wrong as to the frame size. S&W produced a Model 31 & a model 30 but it was in a smaller frame than the K-frame, Which is a medium frame revolver and the Model 31 is a smaller -J-frame, with fixed sights. This revolver was chambered in .32 S&W Long caliber, and they were more common, than a K-32 and most came in a 4" barrel. The K-32 was a K-frame medium sized revolver, and they are a Masterpiece series Target revolver that fired the .32 S&W Long caliber as well, and came with adjustable sights. This model was rare and little over 3,000 of them made. Average price on a decent-J-frame Model 31 or 30 is $250.00 and prices for a K-32 revolver range from 1500.00-3000.00 if one can locate one. I hope this helps, hammerdown
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Model 30/31 S&W >32 S&W long
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2006, 08:32:43 AM »
Hammerdown - Thanks for the information! My memory for model numbers from 40+ years ago, is not so good! The revolver I'm remembering didn't have adjustable sights. Sounds like it was a Model 30 or 31. Again, thanks, $250.00 is more in line with my current gun budget.

Still looking.
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K-31
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2006, 11:17:25 AM »
Buck65, Try Gunbroker.com, or GunsAmerica.com,  They both have AlOT of Smiths for sale.  Be very careful as to the condition and clarity of the pictures they give you.  I did get burned once, which was my fault, I should have known a 5 screw K-22 shouldn't have been that cheap!  I have however bought 2 or 3 others and have been very happy.  When bidding or buying remember to add the shipping and local FFL dealer fees to the price.  This usually adds 40-50 dollars.  If you can't find one in a gun shop, it may be a good place to try.  One of the guns was I believe a pre mod. 30? in .38 S&W, basically the same gun you want, and was a nice one for 250$  Hope you find one!
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« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2006, 04:55:13 PM »
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Buck65, Try Gunbroker.com, or GunsAmerica.com,  They both have AlOT of Smiths for sale.  Be very careful as to the condition and clarity of the pictures they give you.  I did get burned once, which was my fault, I should have known a 5 screw K-22 shouldn't have been that cheap!  I have however bought 2 or 3 others and have been very happy.  When bidding or buying remember to add the shipping and local FFL dealer fees to the price.  This usually adds 40-50 dollars.  If you can't find one in a gun shop, it may be a good place to try.  One of the guns was I believe a pre mod. 30? in .38 S&W, basically the same gun you want, and was a nice one for 250$  Hope you find one!


Dubber123 - Thanks!!! Found a 30-1, .32 S&W Long, 4.5" BBl. right off the bat. Going to call my FFL dealer in the morning. Gunbroker is new to me. Again, thanks.
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