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MODEL NO. 2—Old Model
32 Caliber, rim fire cartridge. 76,502 manufactured from June, 1861-1874.
DETAIL OF DESIGN
Frame—Square butt made of steel, irregular shape side plate, solid straight guard for single action trigger, finished in blue and nickel.
Barrel—Octagon shape with ribbed top jointed to frame at top strap latching to frame at bottom strap. Rammer pin extractor. Front sight driven in not pinned, made of steel 5″ and 6″ lengths, finished in blue nickel.
Cylinder—Plain outside dia., 6 chambers, solid ratchet without gas ring.
Hammer—Straight side thumb piece, solid rectangular shaped nose, hand pivoted to left side. Lug at top to operate split spring stop inserted in top strap of frame. Full cock notch only.
Stock—Rosewood, highly finished.
MODEL 32 RIM FIRE CARTRIDGE
1,513 manufactured by Warner in 1863. 4,486 manufactured by Pond in 1863 to 1864. 3,376 manufactured by Moore in 1863. 8,682 manufactured by Lowell in 1865 to 1872.
Note: These various named models were taken over and sold by Smith & Wesson following judgment granted them in law suits for infringements of Patent rights.
MODEL NO. 1 1/2—Old Model
32 Caliber Rim Fire cartridge. Patented April 3, 1855; July 5, 1859. 25,224 manufactured May, 1865 to 1869.
DETAIL OF DESIGN
Frame—Square butt made of steel—irregular shape, side plate, solid straight guard for single action trigger. Finish in blue or nickel.
Barrel—Octagon shape with ribbed top jointed to frame at top strap latching to frame at bottom strap. Rammer pin extractor located under side forward. Front sight driven in not pinned. Made of steel, 3 1/2″ length, finished in blue or nickel.
Cylinder—Plain outside diameter, 5 chambers, solid ratchet, without gas ring.
Hammer—Straight side thumb piece, solid rectangular shaped nose, hand pivoted to left side. Inserted pin to operate escapement spring stop, full cock notch only.
Stop—Straight lever type inserted and pivoted in frame at bottom strap.
Stock—Rosewood, highly finished.
MODEL No. 1 1/2–New Model
32 Caliber rim fire cartridge. Patented April 3, 1855; July 5, 1859; November 21, 1866. 93,980 manufactured from January 1869 to 1875.
DETAIL OF DESIGN
Frame—Round butt made of steel irregular shape side plate, solid straight guard. Finished in blue or nickel.
Barrel—Round body, ribbed top, jointed to frame at top strap. Rammer pin extractor, made 3 1/2″ length. Finished in blue or nickel. Front sight driven not pinned.
Cylinder—5 chambers, grooved outside diameter. Solid ratchet without gas ring.
Hammer—Straight side thumb piece, solid nose with lug to operate split spring stop inserted in top strap of frame.
Stock—Rosewood, highly finished.
MODEL No. 1 1/2—Single Action
S&W 32 Caliber center fire cartridge. Patented January 17, 24, 1865; July 11, 1865; August 24, 1869; February 20, 1877. Reissue July 25, 1871; April 20, 1875; December 18, 1877.
DETAIL OF DESIGN
Frame—Round butt made of steel, irregular shape side plate, solid straight guard for single action trigger. Inserted stop plate to cover stop cut forward of guard.
Barrel—Round body with ribbed top jointed to frame at bottom strap forward, latching to frame at bolster interlocking frame post with jointed barrel catch. Base pin screwed in to body of barrel forming center bearing for cylinder. Joint slotted to receive extractor “lifter” or cam. Patented dates stamped on top rib. Front sight inserted and pinned in. Made in 3″, 3 1/2″ and 6″ lengths, finished in blue or nickel.
Cylinder—Five chambers, grooved, with inserted gas ring, screw to free position on base pin. Held against lateral motion by lug on barrel catch. Counter bored to receive flanged extractor head with center hole made pentagon shape for stem.
Hammer—Straight side thumb piece, solid round pointed nose, hand pivot to left side, hand spring slot cut in front face to receive flat spring. Stirrup cut shaped to operate first rebounding main spring latching in half cock notch as a safety against accidental discharge. Cylinder stop actuated through trigger engaging hammer at foot. Full and half cock notches provided. Case hardened finish.
Barrel Catch—First catches held in normal position by V-shaped flat spring, afterwards changes to coil spring and cam.
Extractor Lifter Or Cam—First cams made with jointed catch, afterwards changed to the sliding catch, a slot being cut across face of cam to receive same.
Stock—First used plain. Changed to checked rubber.
MODEL 32 DOUBLE ACTION—First Model
S&W 32 Caliber center fire cartridge. Patented January 17-24, 1865; July 11-18, 1865; October 24, 1869; February 20, 1877. Reissue July 25, 1871; April 20, 1875; December 18, 1877. No. 1 to No. 22,172. Manufactured from September, 1880.
DETAIL OF DESIGN
Frame—Round butt made of steel, irregular shape side plate held in position by hammer stud nut. Guard and stop cut in bottom strap made to receive stop and V-shaped trigger spring. Tenon cuts at ends to hold bow-shaped spring guard incasing double action trigger. Finished in blue or nickel.
Barrel—Round body, ribbed top jointed to frame at bottom strap forward of guard latching to frame at bolster interlocking post with jointed barrel catch. Base pin screw into body of barrel forming cylinder bearing. Joints slotted to receive extractor cam. Patent dates stamped on top rib. Front sight inserted and pinned in. Made in 3″ length. Finished in blue or nickel.
Cylinder—Five chambers, grooved, inserted gas ring, screwed to free position on base pin held against lateral motion by lug on barrel catch. Counter-bored to receive flanged head extractor with ratchet tooth backed off using thick hand. Center hole made pentagon shape for extractor stem. Double series of stop notches with free groove extending around cylinder to accommodate action of rocker type stop.
Hammer—Flanged thumb piece, solid round pointed nose, slotted to receive plain main spring stirrup, notches cut for double action throw, half and full cock position. Case hardened finish.
Trigger—Flanged finger piece pivoted to frame held in normal position by V-shaped trigger spring operating rocker stop, front sear jointed to trigger held in position with hand pivot, center distance sufficient to give required double action throw to hammer. Flat spring inserted in hand acting as combination hand and front sear spring. Lug engaging rear sear to release hammer from full cock position. Case hardened finish.
Rear Sear Spring—Flat leaf spring with lug at butt pinned to inside of frame tang.
Barrel Catch—Held in normal position by catch cam and coil spring.
Extractor Cam—Located in barrel joint automatically extracting cartridges upon opening arm. Provided with sliding catch to engage frame at joint shoulder at instance of extracting. 187
Stock—Hard rubber; checked with monogram at stock circle.
MODEL 32 DOUBLE ACTION—Second Model
S&W 32 Caliber center fire cartridge. Patented January 24, 1865; July 11, 1865; August 24, 1869. Reissue July 25, 1871; May 11, 1880; January 3, 1882. From 22,173 to 43,405 manufactured.
DETAIL OF DESIGN
Designed as First Model with the following changes:
Barrel—Made in 3″ and 3 1/2″ lengths.
Frame—Stop slot and groove cut to use spring stop to replace rocker type.
Cylinder—Grooves lengthened, rocker stop, freeing cuts and notches removed.
Hammer—Shape at half cock notch changed engaging rear sear to operate spring stop.
Trigger—Slotted to receive extended arm of rear sear and spring stop.
Rear Sear—With extended arm to engage spring stop.
MODEL 32 DOUBLE ACTION—Third Model
32 Caliber center fire cartridge. From 43,406 to 327,641 manufactured, discontinued in 1919.
DETAIL OF DESIGN
Designed as Second Model with the following changes:
Barrel—Made 3″ 3 1/2″ and 6″ lengths,
Trigger—Side walls made to cover exposed action of rear sear and stop.
Guard—Shape of bow changed to conform with trigger finger piece, side walls at trigger cut extended to cover exposed action of rear sear.
Stop and Rear Sear—Changed at point of engagement making them more compact, being fully incased in trigger slot.
MODEL 32 SAFETY—First Model
S&W 32 Caliber center fire cartridges. Catalogued as “Safety Hammerless,” “New Departure.” Patented February 20, 1877; December 18, 1877; May 11, 1880; September 11, 1883; October 2, 1883; August 4, 1885. From No. 1 to 91,417, manufactured from February, 1888 to September, 1900.
DETAIL OF DESIGN
Frame—Round butt, irregular shape side plate inserted from left hand side, held in with Hammer stud nut and plate screw, solid wall over hammer cut completely inclosing hammer. Guard, trigger and stop slot cuts in bottom strap made to receive V-shape trigger spring, trigger and stop, tenon cuts at ends to hold bow shaped spring guard incasing double action trigger. Back strap of tang cut to receive safety lever, slot through tang for lever to engage safety latch. Frame post made flush with bolster face back circle swung from barrel joint hold with notch cut, lined with hardened shim to latch barrel catch, post extending through barrel strap forming rear sight.
Barrel—Round body ribbed top, jointed to frame at bottom strap forward of guard latching to frame at posts with 2 piece barrel catch. Base pin screwed into body of barrel forming cylinder bearing. Strap slotted to receive frame post two piece catch held together by screw pinned to barrel rear of post slot. Strap slotted forward of post cut to receive cylinder hook designed to hold cylinder in place on base pin. Cherry cut in strap to operate hook joint slotted to receive extractor cam. Patent dates stamped on top rib. Front sight inserted and pinned in. Made in 3″ and 3 1/2″ lengths. Finished in blue or nickel.
Cylinder—Five chambers, grooved, bushing with internal square threaded portion for base pin, pressed in extending beyond face of cylinder forming gas ring. Counter-bored to receive flanged head extractor with ratchet designed to allow hand to pass by tooth in carrying up. Center hold for extractor stem made pentagon shape.
Hammer—Straight sides round top, circle of swing without thumb piece, straight face for firing pin impact. Stirrup cut shaped to receive rebounding main spring stirrup. Single notch provided for double action throw only. V-shaped lug at bottom to operate split spring escapement for cylinder stop. Case hardened finish.
Trigger—Flanged finger piece pivoted to frame held in normal position by V-shaped trigger spring. Front sear jointed to trigger held in position with hand pivot, center distance sufficient to give required double action throw to hammer. Flat spring inserted in hand acting as combination hand and sear spring. Trigger slotted as clearance for cylinder stop. Lug on trigger as stop to forward action stopping on pin in guard. Case hardened finish.
Safety Latch—Inserted and pinned in slot rear of hammer cut in frame held in normal or latched position by latch spring locking hammer against cocking.
Safety Lever—Jointed and pinned in place on back strap of tang at butt with an L-shaped interlocking lug engaging safety latch. Shaped to conform to the general outline contour of tang, checked to improve grip.
Latch Spring—Flat leaf spring with lug at butt pinned inside tang engaging safety latch changed to coil wire spring with No. 53,400.
Cylinder Stop—Commonly called “Grasshopper Stop” due to its length and irregular contour pinned to frame near stock circle held in normal position by flat leaf spring with lug pinned to inside tang. Operated by engaging hammer through split spring.
Split Spring—Mounted on and pinned to stop split length-wise engaging lug on hammer forcing stop down unlocking cylinder when cocking, returning through split spring when firing.
Stock—Hard rubber checked, with monogram at stock circle.
MODEL 32 SAFETY S&W—Second Model
32 Caliber Center fire cartridge. From No. 91,418 to 226,880, October, 1922 still manufactured. September 1900.
DETAIL OF DESIGN
Designed as First Model with the following changes:
Frame—Post slotted to receive barrel catch jointed in barrel strap forward of post cut, back of post circle concentric with sweep of catch, top of post made flush with barrel strap.
Barrel—Strap cut to straddle frame post slotted to receive catch cam and spring, shim inserted to form rectangular pocket. (Afterwards made square without shim). Screw hole through sides of strap for catch screw as joint pivot for barrel catch. Made in 2″ and 3″ lengths. Solid front sight not inserted. Smith & Wesson Springfield, Mass., U.S.A. stamped on top of rib.
Barrel Catch—Made T-shaped, jointed in barrel strap forward of post cut, held in position by screw acting as pivot, raised lug on top of body acting as stop in lifting catch carrying rear sight slot, lug on bottom body acting as cylinder stop, angle projection forward of joint screw engaging catch cam holding catch in normal or latched position. Head shaped to conform to frame edging circle. Checked button at ends to raise catch in unlocking.
Latch Spring—Rechanged to flat leaf spring as first designed.
MODEL I HAND EJECTOR—First Model
32 Caliber center fire cartridge. 32 caliber Smith & Wesson. 32 Caliber Smith & Wesson long. No. 1 to 19,712 manufactured from March, 1896. Patented July 1, 1884; April 9, 1889; March 27, 1894; May 29, 1894; May 21, 1895; July 16, 1895.
DETAIL OF DESIGN
Frame—Round butt, irregular shape side plate inserted from right side held in place with three small head plate screws (after 1,000 manufactured a large head screw added to hold plate at hammer cut) large S&W monogram stamped on side plate. Side swing yoke jointed to frame forward of guard held in by yoke screw at stud swinging out to the left carrying cylinder on arm. Top strap cut to receive split spring stop (after 1,000 manufactured blind dowel pin screw inserted from end of stop cut to hold barrel in place). Frame threaded to receive barrel at top strap. Front end of strap shaped to match ribbed top barrel. Solid guard, bolster flange crimped on left side to engage center pin. Frame lug inserted in left side lower strap as buttment for cylinder in extracting shells. Lock work cuts sand blasted. Finished in blue or nickel.
Barrel—Tapered round body, ribbed top, threaded to screw to frame. Front sight inserted and pinned to place. Flat boss raised from body underside to close space between barrel and extractor rod. Made in 3 1/4″, 4 1/4″ and 6″ lengths.
Cylinder—Six chambers, grooved, inserted gas ring. Counter-bored to receive flanged head extractor with ratchet designed to allow hand to pass by tooth in carrying up. Circle cuts to receive end of extractor arms acting as dowels. Center hole made with solid key or dutchman for extractor stem. Patent dates stamped on outside dia. over chambers between grooves.
Hammer—Straight sides checked thumb piece. Round pointed nose inserted and pinned to place in slot allowing motion sufficient to result in straight thrust to primer guided by and through bolster bushing, with lug on top to operate split spring stop. Sear jointed to hammer front face held in latched or normal position with coil wire spring engaging trigger for double action throw, notch cut at foot for full cock position, slotted to receive plain main spring stirrup, bottom of foot made flat to engage rocker rebound. Made of mild cast steel, tempered, sand blast finish.
Trigger—Straight sides, slotted to receive trigger lever, hand lever and hand lever spring. Pivoted on trigger stud screwed to frame. Hand pivoted to right side engaging hand lever through moon slot in side wall. Flat face forward of stud hole engaging trigger stop cam blocking trigger action when yoke is swung open, as preventive to accidental discharge. Made of mild cast steel, tempered, sand blast finish.
Trigger Spring—Flat leaf spring with lug at butt inserted and pinned in slot inside of tang acting as combination trigger and rebounding lever spring.
Rebounding Lever—Pivoted to frame engaging hammer at foot rebounding and blocking same through action of trigger spring holding lever against face of trigger at the instance of trigger recovery.
Stop—Lever or leaf type inserted and jointed in top strap of frame held in normal position by coil wire spring. Lug on top slotted for rear sight.
Split Spring—Screw to and mounted on stop engaging lug on hammer nose at the instance of cocking, returning through spring when firing.
Extractor Rod—Screwed to extractor extending forward of yoke carrying center pin to which the extractor knob is screwed and checked to place by pointed check screw expanding split end of center pin.
Stock—Hard rubber checked, monogram at stock circle.
MODEL I HAND EJECTOR—Model Of 1903
32 Caliber center fire cartridge. 32 Caliber Smith & Wesson. 32 Caliber Smith & Wesson long. 1 to 19,425 manufactured from January 1903. Patented April 9, 1869; March 27, 1894; May 21, 1895; August 4, 1896; December 22, 1896; October 4, 1898; October 8, 1901; September 2, 1902.
DETAIL OF DESIGN
Frame—Round butt, irregular shape side plate inserted from right hand side held in place with 4 plate screws, large S&W monogram stamped on side plate. Side swing yoke jointed to frame forward of guard held in by pivoted plate screw at stud swinging out to left carrying cylinder on arm. Slot cut in side wall at lock work cut for bolt extending through wall for bolt thumb piece. Frame threaded to receive barrel at top strap. Solid trigger guard. Bolster flange crimped on left side to engage center pin. Slot cut through wall at bottom cylinder cut for stop. Frame lug inserted in left side lower strap as buttment for cylinder in extracting shells. Finished in blue or nickel.
Barrel—Tapered round body. Solid front sight boss slotted to receive flat sight leaf inserted and pinned in place. Lug raised from body underside drilled to receive locking bolt acting as front lock for yoke. Patent dates stamped on top. Made in 3 1/2″, 4 1/4″ and 6″ lengths.
Cylinder—Six chambers, grooved, inserted gas ring. Counter-bored to receive extractor with ratchet designed to allow hand to pass tooth in carrying up, circle cut to receive ends of extractor arms, acting as dowels. Stop notches lined with hardened steel shims to prevent upsetting. Center hole with dutchman for extractor stem.
Hammer—Straight sides, checked thumb piece, round pointed swivel hammer nose. Two pins driven through hammer protruding beyond surface of sides as bearings to prevent chafing of finish. Sear jointed to front face held in latched or normal position by coil wire spring. Rebound catch jointed to hammer at bottom held in normal position by coil wire spring. Slotted to receive plain main spring stirrup. Notch cut at foot for full cock position. Case hardened finish.
Trigger—Straight sides pivoted on trigger stud in frame, hand pivoted to right side carrying hand with stirrup which engaging notch in trigger spring acting as combination trigger and hand spring. Cam or hook extending from body forward of stud hole to engage cylinder stop. Case hardened finish.
Trigger Spring—Leaf side acting through hand recovering trigger engaging pin in side of rebound catch, screwed to position inside tang at butt with main spring strain screw.
Rebound Catch—Jointed to hammer operating between hammer and frame through action of trigger spring.
Bolt—Encased in slot in frame with stud extending through side carrying thumb piece, pivot at head end engaging center pin unlocking cylinder at bolster—when in forward position. Rear lug of bolt blocking hammer against cocking with cylinder unlocked also blocking acting of bolt when hammer is cocked thereby acting as a double prevention against accidental discharge.
Cylinder Stop—Pivoted on stop stud screwed in frame held in normal position through plunger and coil wire spring in body of stop. Spring plunger or latch inserted in side located to engage trigger hook, designed to operate stop upon first action of trigger pull, receding and latching under hook on trigger recovery.
Extractor Rod—Screwed to extractor extending forward of yoke having sufficient action to extract shells from cylinder. Knurled knob screwed on end as stop and buttment for hand ejector action.
Center Pin—Extending through center of extractor and extractor rod—locking cylinder to frame at bolster engaging locking bolt in barrel upon action of frame bolt forward through center pin unlocking cylinder from frame and barrel.
Stock—Hard rubber checked, monogram at stock circle.
MODEL I HAND EJECTOR—Model Of 1903, First Change
32 Caliber. From No. 19,426 to No. 51,126 manufactured.
DETAIL OF DESIGN
Designed as model of 1903 with the following changes:
Trigger—Hook-shape engaging cylinder stop changed to extend across face to accommodate reciprocating action of stop in latching. Chafing pin added to protect side finish.
Cylinder—Stop notches elongated to allow for action of stop in latching.
Stop—Made with elongated stud slot with notch cut across face for trigger hook in latching, held in normal or latched position by plunger and coil wire spring located in frame.
Rebound Catch—Slotted to use a roll instead of plain surface at contact point with frame to reduce friction upon recovery.
Extractor—Diameter of bushing hole for center pin reduced, making head of center pin alike diameter eliminating shoulder.
MODEL I HAND EJECTOR—Model Of 1903, Second Change
32 Caliber. From No. 51,127 to 95,500 manufactured.
DETAIL OF DESIGN
Designed as First Model with the following changes:
Hammer—Nose rivet, hole through center with expanded ends for holding. Rib added at sear cut from joint to foot strengthening hammer when rebounded. Chafing bushing set in, sides replacing pins driven through. Shape at foot made to engage rounded surface of rebound slide.
Trigger—Slot through body to receive trigger lever, hand lever and hand lever spring. Moon cut or slot through side wall for hand pin engaging hand lever. Chafing bushings set in sides.
Rebound Slide—Operating upon recovery of trigger between hammer foot and frame, incasing square wire coil trigger spring. Key or feather raised from bed side operating in slot in frame to prevent slide from raising in action.
MODEL I HAND EJECTOR—Model Of 1903, Third Change
32 Caliber. From No. 95,501 to No. 96,125 manufactured.
DETAIL OF DESIGN
Designed as Second Model with the following changes:
Hammer—Shape at foot made flat with abrupt shoulder engaging rebound slide to allow greater bearing surface.
Trigger—Made with long lip engaging shortened sear for greater double action throw, full cock notch located under lip.
Rebound Slide—Made with flat surface for hammer bearing with angle shoulder. Feather or key removed from bottom surface. Patent date February 6, ’06 stamped on plate side.
MODEL I HAND EJECTOR—Model Of 1903, Fourth Change
From No. 96,126 to No. 102,500 manufactured.
DETAIL OF DESIGN
Designed as Third Model with the following changes:
Hand—Angle of throat made abrupt at point of recovery to allow time for stop to latch before hammer is released for double action fall. Hand slot in frame made to conform.
MODEL I HAND EJECTOR: Model Of 1903, Fifth Change
From No. 102,501 to No. 264,856.
DETAIL OF DESIGN
Designed as Fourth Model with the following changes:
Hammer—Shape at foot forward of rebound seat made to engage notch in trigger for double action throw. Chafing bushings removed.
Trigger—Notched below full cock lip engaging hammer foot after sear action, extending double action throw.
Sear—Sear lengthened to engage trigger.
Rebound Slide—Shoulder engaging hammer made straight in place of angle shortening action of rebound, allowing greater surface of flat. Patent dates removed.
Bolt—Circle cut replacing angle cuts back of head omitting plunger screw.
Extractor—Doweled with two pins driven in cylinder instead of circle cuts at end of arms.
Extractor Rod—Knurled knob made solid on rod with separate rod collar.
Barrel—Solid front sight. Patent dates stamped on top. Made in 3 1/4″, 4 1/4″ and 6″ lengths.
MODEL I HAND EJECTOR—Model Of 1903, Sixth Change
32 Caliber. From No. 264,857 to No. 331,319 manufactured.
DETAIL OF DESIGN
Designed as fifth model with the following changes:
Cylinder—Heat treated with No. 321,000.
Side Plate—Slotted to receive hammer block with hole drilled in end of slot for round shank of block. Hammer block plunger hold drilled right angle to slot at hand free cut.
Trigger—Made omitting hand pin slot, hand lever pin hole, and hand lever spring hole.
Hand—Shape of back made as a cam with rounded edge to operate hammer block through plunger. Afterwards changed to flat edge with notch cut for plunger to improve assembling of plate. Angle of throat changed to improve recovery of hand over ratchet teeth. Hand pin removed, hammer block plunger spring acting in combination as hand spring.
Hammer Block—Made as leaf spring located in side plate with head projection to operate between hammer face and frame when hammer rests at rebound, being withdrawn from this normal position only through the full rearward action of trigger at the instance of firing.
MODEL I HAND EJECTOR—Third Model
32 Caliber. Catalogued as “Regulation Police Model.” Manufactured from No. 331,320 to date.
DETAIL OF DESIGN
Designed as model of 1903, sixth change, with the following change:
Frame—Tang shouldered at back strap to allow joint for extended square butt wood stock.
MODEL 32/20 HAND EJECTOR—Winchester First Model
Ammunition—32/20 Winchester cartridge. Patented July 1, 1884; April 9, 1889; May 21, 1895; July 16, 1895; August 4, 1896; December 22, 1896; October 4, 1898. No. 1 to No. 5,311 manufactured from March 24, 1899.
DETAIL OF DESIGN
Frame—Round butt, irregular shaped side plate inserted from right side held in position with four plate screws. Large S&W monogram stamped on side plate. Side swing yoke jointed to frame forward of guard held in by pivoted plate screw at stud swinging out to left side carrying cylinder on arm. Slot cut through left side wall at lock work for bolt thumb piece. Frame threaded to receive barrel at top strap. Solid trigger guard. Bolster flange crimped on left side to engage center pin. Frame lug inserted in left side lower strap as buttment for cylinder in extracting shells. Finished in blue or nickel.
Barrel—Tapered round body, threaded to screw to frame held in position by cross dowel pin through frame. Solid front sight. Flat boss raised from body under side to close space between barrel and extractor rod. Patent dates stamped on top. Cartridge stamp on left side. Made in 4″, 5″, 6″ and 6 1/2″ lengths.
Cylinder—Six chamber, grooved, inserted gas ring. Counter-bored to receive flanged ·head extractor with ratchet designed to allow hand to pass by tooth in carrying up. Circle cut to receive ends of extractor arms acting as dowels. Center hole made with solid key or dutchman for extractor stem. Chambered for 32-20 Winchester cartridge.
Hammer—Straight sides checked thumb piece. Round pointed nose inserted and pinned to place in slot allowing motion sufficient to result in straight thrust to primer, guided by and through bolster bushing. Sear jointed to hammer front face held in latched or normal position with coil spring engaging trigger for double action throw. Notch cut at foot for full cock position. Slotted to receive plain main spring stirrup. Bottom foot made flat to engage rocker rebound. Made of decarbonized steel, case hardened.
Trigger—Pivoted on trigger stud screwed to frame, straight sides, slotted to receive trigger lever, hand lever and hand lever spring. Hand pivoted to right side engaging hand lever through moon slot in side wall. Cam or hook extending from body forward of stud hole to engage cylinder stop. Made of decarbonized steel, case hardened.
Trigger Spring—Flat leaf spring with lug at butt inserted and pinned in slot inside of frame tang acting as combination trigger and rebounding lever spring.
Rebound Lever—Pivoted to frame engaging hammer at foot rebounding same through action of trigger spring holding lever against face of trigger at the instance of trigger recovery.
Cylinder Stop—Pivoted on stop stud screwed in frame. Held in normal position through plunger and coil spring in body of stop. Spring plunger latch inserted in side located to engage trigger hook, designed to operate stop upon first action of trigger pull receding and latching under hook on trigger recovery.
Extractor Rod—Screwed to extractor extending forward of yoke having sufficient action to extract shells from cylinder. Knurled knob screwed to end as stop and buttment for Hand Ejector action.
Bolt—Incased in slot in frame with stud extending through side carrying thumb piece. Pivoted at head end engaging center pin located in extractor unlocking cylinder from frame at bolster. When in forward position rear lug. of bolt blocks hammer against cocking with cylinder unlocked also blocking action of bolt when hammer is cocked thereby acting as a double preventive against accidental discharge.
Stock—Hard rubber checked, with monograms at stock circle. Walnut stocks checked with monograms.
MODEL 32/20 HAND EJECTOR—Winchester Second Model 1902
Ammunition 32/20 Winchester cartridge. Patented July 1, 1884; April 9, 1889; May 21, 1895; July 16, 1895; August 4, 1896; December 22, 1896; October 4, 1898. From No. 5,312 to No. 9,811 manufactured.
DETAIL OF DESIGN
Designed as First Model with the following changes:
Barrel—Round lug raised from body of barrel forward of extractor rod incasing round locking bolt acting as front lock for yoke.
Extractor Rod—Dia. of body increased to allow material for hole through center incasing extended length of center pin. Knurled extractor rod knob screwed on outside of rod. Center hole beveled at throat to receive locking bolt. At the instance of the forward action of frame bolt unlocking cylinder at bolster the center pin extending through extractor and rod engaging and releasing locking bolt from rod.
Yoke—Diameter of center hole front enlarged to receive increased dia. of extractor rod.
Hammer—Two pins driven through hammer protruding beyond surface of sides as bearings to prevent chafing of finish.
Cylinder—Stop notches lined with hardened steel shims to prevent upsetting.
MODEL 32/20 HAND EJECTOR—Winchester Model 1902 First Change October, 27, 1903
Ammunition 32/20 Winchester cartridge. From 9,812 to 18,125 manufactured.
DETAIL OF DESIGN
Designed as Model 1902 with the following changes:
Frame—Diameter of barrel hole enlarged to receive changed barrel thread diameter. Yoke cut changed to allow stock for barrel hole. Tang changed for square butt frames made.
Barrel—Threaded dia. increased to add strength to walls at breach. Collar raised from body at thread shoulders to compensate for increased dia. of thread.
Yoke—Thickness of wall around center hole and top angle reduced to allow stock added in frame at yoke cut for the larger barrel hole.
Stock—Round butt checked wood and rubber. Square butt checked wood only.
MODEL 32/20 HAND EJECTOR—Winchester Model of 1905, May 1905
Ammunition 32/20 Winchester cartridge. Patented April 9, 1889; March 27, 1894; May 21, 1895; July 16, 1895; August 4, 1896; December 22, 1896; October 4, 1896; October 8, 1901; December 17, 1901. From 19,126 to 22,426 manufactured.
DETAIL OF DESIGN
Designed as “Model 1902 First Change” with the following changes:
Frame—Stop cut and slot changed to allow for reciprocating action of stop. Hole drilled through frame forward of guard to stop cut to receive stop plunger, spring and screw.
Cylinder—Hook shape engaging cylinder stop changed to extend across face to function with reciprocating action of stop in latching. Chafing bushings added to protect side finish.
Extractor—Dia. of bushing hole for center pin reduced making head of center pin alike diameter elimination shoulder.
MODEL 32/20 HAND EJECTOR—Winchester Model of 1905, First Change
Ammunition 32/20 Winchester cartridge. Patented April 9, 1889; March 27, 1894; May 21, 1895; July 16, 1895; August 4, 1896; December 22, 1896; October 4, 1898; October 8, 1901; December 17, 1901; February 6, 1906. From No. 22,427 to No. 45,200 manufactured.
DETAIL OF DESIGN
Designed as Model 1905 with the following changes:
Frame—Lockwork cut changed to provide straight flat bearing for new rebound slide. Rebound slide stud added, located rear of slide bearing as guide and abutment for slide and trigger spring. Trigger spring boss and slot removed from inside tang.
Hammer—Shape changed at foot to engage rebound slide. Dia. of stud hole increased to allow for larger stud.
Rebound Slide—Operating upon recovery of trigger between hammer foot and frame incasing coil wire trigger spring. A key of feather raised from bed side operating in slot in frame to prevent slide from raising in action.
MODEL 32/20 HAND EJECTOR—Winchester Model of 1905 Second Change
Between No. 22,427 and No. 45,200 changes were made. The exact number or date not recorded.
DETAIL OF DESIGN
Designed as Model 1905, First change, with the following changes:
Frame—Key slot for rebound slide removed.
Hammer—Rib added at sear cut from joint to foot strengthening hammer when rebounded.
Rebound Slide—Key removed from bed slide.
Extractor—Doweled with two pins driven in cylinder instead of circle cut at end of arms.
MODEL 32/20 HAND EJECTOR—Winchester Model of 1905 Third Change
Ammunition 32/20 Winchester cartridge. Patented March 27, 1894; May 21, 1895; August 4, 1896; December 22, 1896; October 8, 1901; December 17, 1901; February 6, 1906; September 14, 1909. From December 17, 1909 No. 45,201 to No. 65,700 manufactured.
DETAIL OF DESIGN
Designed as Model 1905, Second change, with the following changes:
Hammer—Shape at foot forward of rebound seat made to engage notch in trigger for double action throw.
Trigger—Notched below full cock lip engaging hammer foot after sear action, extending double action throw.
Sear—Lengthened to engage trigger.
Rebound Slide—Shoulder engaging hammer made straight in place of angle shortening action of rebound allowing greater surface of flat. Patent dates removed.
Bolt—Circle cut replacing angle cuts back of head. Plunger screw omitted.
MODEL 32/20 HAND EJECTOR—Winchester Model of 1905 Fourth Change
Ammunition 32/20 Winchester cartridge. Patented October 8, 1901; December 17, 1901; February 6, 1906; September 14, 1909; December 29, 1914. From May 21, 1915 No. 65,701 to No. 127,160 July, 1924 manufactured.
DETAIL OF DESIGN
Designed as Model 1905, Third Change, with the following changes:
Side Plate—Slotted to receive hammer block with hole drilled in end of slot for round shank of block, hammer block plunger hole drilled at right angle to slot at hand free cut.
Hand—Shape of back made as a cam with rounded edge to operate hammer block through plunger. Hand pin removed. Hammer block plunger spring acting in combination as hand spring.
Hammer Block—Made as leaf spring located in side plate with head projection to operate between hammer face and frame when hammer rests at rebound, being withdrawn from this normal position only through the full rearward action of trigger at the instance of firing.
Trigger—Made omitting hand pin slot. Hand lever pin hole and hand lever spring hole chafing bushings removed.
Hammer—Chafing bushings removed.
Extractor—Made for one dowel pin, the pin nearest to spline removed.
Cylinder—Heat treated with No. 81,287, September 2, 1919.
Sight—Made square cut rear with flat top strap. Front sight flat top with No. 109,161, June 2, 1922.
Target—Made with front and rear tang corrugated for improved grip also furnished with corrugated trigger finger piece August 14, 1923. Furnished in square butt, blue, 6″ length only.
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