{"product_id":"vintage-smith-wesson-22-32-pre-model-22-lr-revolver-pre-1935-j-frame-classic","title":"Vintage Smith \u0026 Wesson .22\/32 Pre-Model .22 LR Revolver - Pre-1935 J Frame Classic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor sale: Rare, early-production Smith \u0026amp; Wesson .22 Long Rifle revolver, built on the classic I-Frame (the direct predecessor to the modern J-Frame). This pre-1935 Hand Ejector is an ancestor to the legendary .22\/32 Kit Gun and Target models—introduced around 1911 as the .22\/32 Heavy-Frame Target, with shorter-barreled “Kit Gun” versions emerging in the mid-1930s for outdoorsmen, fishermen, and plinkers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: .22 LR (handles .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle reliably)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Approximately 4-6 inches (compact and balanced for carry or target use)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 6 rounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Double-action\/single-action swing-out cylinder Hand Ejector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Blued steel (attractive aged patina with light handling marks and honest wear—no heavy corrosion or abuse visible)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Fixed front blade, rear notch (classic period-correct setup for quick acquisition)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Checkered walnut with diamond escutcheons (original-style, comfortable and secure)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Very good for a 90+ year-old example—tight lockup, smooth action, clean bore and chambers (appears mechanically sound and shootable). Minor cosmetic patina on frame, barrel, and cylinder consistent with vintage use, but no functional concerns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese early .22\/32 revolvers were Smith \u0026amp; Wesson’s first dedicated rimfire Hand Ejectors, built tough on the .32-sized I-Frame for superior accuracy and durability compared to lesser pocket pistols of the era. Highly collectible as pre-WWII pieces, they’re fun for plinking, small game, or as a historical link to modern J-Frame .22s like the Model 34\/43\/317. Often praised for their reliability and balance—true classics that still perform today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42779132264525,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/1A2E8743-CD2F-42F5-B05A-3E91058335AB.jpg?v=1773419969","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/vintage-smith-wesson-22-32-pre-model-22-lr-revolver-pre-1935-j-frame-classic","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}