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Found old family US Revolver

Marloft
In shutting down wife's family homestead, came across a U S Revolver handgun, S/N 51211 (no Alpha designator). S/N is same on trigger housing, and inside left grip.
From the best I can learn online, this is apparently a 32-Cal, 5-round, 3" rifled barrel, with red/brown grips. Finish was originally Nickel (It appears) with some tarnish. Seems to be in working order, although I have not fired it.
Can anyone tell me anything about this handgun???? (I am not an expert on guns)
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  • 11echo
    Need a PIC!
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  • Marloft
    quote:Originally posted by Marloft
    In shutting down wife's family homestead, came across a U S Revolver handgun, S/N 51211 (no Alpha designator). S/N is same on trigger housing, and inside left grip.
    From the best I can learn online, this is apparently a 32-Cal, 5-round, 3" rifled barrel, with red/brown grips. Finish was originally Nickel (It appears) with some tarnish. Seems to be in working order, although I have not fired it.
    Can anyone tell me anything about this handgun???? (I am not an expert on guns)
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  • Marloft
    quote:Originally posted by 11echo
    Need a PIC!

    I have a couple of pic's, however, can't figure out how to send. If you will give me an email addr, I can send them.
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  • Spider7115
    quote:Originally posted by Marloft
    quote:Originally posted by 11echo
    Need a PIC!

    I have a couple of pic's, however, can't figure out how to send. If you will give me an email addr, I can send them.


    You need to upload them to a photo-hosting website and post the links here. This thread will help you:

    http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=259294
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  • allen griggs
    pistol.jpg


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  • Old Fool
    These were inexpensive, turn of the century revolvers. They are still inexpesive ($40-100). Keep it as an heirloom, and DO NOT fire it.
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  • b.goforth
    with the replacement grips and possible the cylinder this would appear to be a put together parts revolver. all of the u.s. revolver co. top breaks with the exception of maybe the first year or so should be able to handle smokeless loads. it should have the timing checked by a qualified person before firing. frame serial number 51211 (no letter code) was manufactured in 1913. this revolver in the condition it is in would not bring the 60% value listed below. value i would guess would be about $50.

    U.S. REVOLVER CO. AUTOMATIC HAMMER
    1910-1935
    LARGE FRAME AND SMALL FRAME DOES NOT HAVE HAMMER THE HAMMER ACTION; This is a Brand name revolver manufactured by Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works to be sold through the wholesale trade. It was never listed in any Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works catalog, although it was listed in some European catalogs as original Iver Johnson products. Does not have Hammer the Hammer action and relies on a safety notch on the hammer. Hard rubber grip panels with U S at the top, large oversize two piece hard rubber grips were optional. Two frame sizes and three calibers were offered. Standard barrel length: small frame 3 inches, large frame 3 ? inches; Calibers: large frame 38 centerfire with 5 rounds cylinder capacity, small frame .32 centerfire with 5 rounds cylinder capacity, .22 rimfire with 7 rounds cylinder capacity Weight: small frame .22 rimfire 12 ounces, small frame .32 centerfire 12 ? ounces, large frame .38 centerfire 17 _ ounces; Height: small frame 3 _ inches, large frame 3 7/8 inches; Frame length: small frame 4 3/16 inches, large frame 5 inches; Overall length: small frame with 3 inch barrel 6 3/8 inches, large frame with 3 ? inches 7 3/8 inches. Main serial number location on left side of grip frame grips must be removed to see.
    VALUE: 100%=$225 60%=$105
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