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H&R 632 Revolver

jackal1953
I bought an H&R 632 revolver at an auction and it is in good working order but has no "safe" (half-cocked) position on the hammer. Is there a built in safety mechanism or must you leave a chamber open on the cylinder to assure safety?

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  • 32 Magnum
    If you post the serial number, we can give you the year of production and the Variation. Most of the early 1950s 632s had a rebounding hammer - which would NOT allow hammer/firing pin contact with the cartridge. Later variations were equipped with a transfer bar ignition/safety system, which would allow hammer/firing pin contact ONLY when the trigger was pull thru full stroke, raising the transfer bar and thus allowing ignition contact.
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  • jackal1953
    Jim,
    The serial number of my H&R 632 is M 5274.

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    JEK
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  • jackal1953
    quote:Originally posted by 32 Magnum
    If you post the serial number, we can give you the year of production and the Variation. Most of the early 1950s 632s had a rebounding hammer - which would NOT allow hammer/firing pin contact with the cartridge. Later variations were equipped with a transfer bar ignition/safety system, which would allow hammer/firing pin contact ONLY when the trigger was pull thru full stroke, raising the transfer bar and thus allowing ignition contact.


    Jim,

    The serial number is M5274.

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    Jack Kauffman
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  • 32 Magnum
    prefix 'M' indicates manufacture in 1952. That is an early 1st Model 1st Variation and will have a "rebounding hammer" which keeps the hammer away from the frame mounted firing pin. I have s/n M3668 in my collection, a 2.5" barrelled piece with the small, rounded grip frame and two piece grip panels. 1952 was the year that H&R began converting their revolver grips frames from the "Rice" style, bird's head grip frame with one piece, screw attached through back strap, to the "square butt" taking two panels. Current RETAIL value of a M632 is not high, depending upon condition it will top out around $175 in excellent condition w/box. Enjoy - it will handle 32 S&W LONG cartridges.
    One thing of interest that I forgot to add: If you inspect the cylinder carefully, you will note that the center part is moveable and can be pushed towards the breech end with the cylinder pin to extract cartridges or empties. This feature was called "All-in-One" extractor. The extractor can be removed from the cylinder by lining up keyed flats and turning it out.
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  • jackal1953
    Thanks. You are a wealth of information. I shot the gun and it is pretty accurate for a 2.5 inch barrel and a nice little handgun.

    Jack
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  • 32 Magnum
    Jack,
    You're welcome and thanks for thanking.
    Jim
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  • pwhite
    I also just inherited a H&R 632 with the 2.5" barrel. Could anyone help me with the value and when it was made? The serial # is P48192,it is in excellent condition. Thanks.
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  • 32 Magnum
    pwhite,
    Welcome to the forum. Info on your gun parallels what I posted in response to jackal 1953. 'P' prefix indicates 1954 production. Value in excellent condition will top out at less than $200 RETAIL, usually around $175 - $185. The 2.5" barrel version seems to be more commonly found than the 4" version. It will handle .32 S&W LONG factory loadings. This variety of H&R (1950's) seems to be picking up a bit of interest - from watching the on-line auction sites. I believe more folks are finding them to be collectible as well as shootable. Just my educated opinion.
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  • pwhite
    Jim,
    Thank you very much for the reply. Will this revolver also shoot the 32 Automatic ammo?

    Once again thank you.

    Regards,
    Perry
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  • 32 Magnum
    Perry,
    You're welcome and thanks for thanking.
    Although some folks state that they shoot .32 ACP ammo in pistols chambered for .32 S&W - I strongly suggest it NOT be done. Because of pressure differences - each time you shoot a .32 ACP in your gun, is like shooting a PROOF round - eventually it will probably either wreck the gun or blow the cylinder into pieces. Not good!
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  • pwhite
    Jim,

    Once again thank you. That is exactly what I was looking for and what you said makes sense.

    Regards,
    Perry
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