S&W .32 Lemon Squeezer

cbxjeff

July 03, 2017 17:50

My BIL inherited this piece and asked me about date of mfgr and value. I can't find the date (S/N 69725) in my Fjestad book. Any help appreciated.

Thanks guys,

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  Henry0Reilly

  July 03, 2017 19:01

  I looked around on the S&W collector forum, 1895 to 1897 is my best guess based on what I read there. [60xxx shipped in late 1895]
  
  If you want to search for the thread and read or post for yourself the title is "Are all 1st Model .32 cal Lemon Squeezers considered antiques?"
  
  As you know, value is all about the condition, here's one that sold for $300 + fees
  
  http://www.GunBroker.com/item/641452269
  
  Single bid of $399
  
  http://www.GunBroker.com/item/641835473
  
  As new with box $700
  
  http://www.GunBroker.com/item/637508840
  
  quote:Originally posted by theranger1
  The Serial #69725 indicates manufactured approx in the 1898 - 1899's years.
  
  
  I thought later that maybe I was off a little in my estimate but I assumed someone would be along that knew more precisely.

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  cbxjeff

  July 04, 2017 08:31

  Thanks, Henry.

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  theranger1

  July 17, 2017 04:38

  You have the S&W .32 Safety Hammerless 1st Model. Serial #range 1 - 91417. There were 91,417 of these manufactured in the years 1888 - 1902. The Serial #69725 indicates manufactured approx in the 1898 - 1899's years.
  
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