Make: Smith & Wesson

Model: .22/32 Kit Gun, Pre-Model 34

Serial Number: 533326

Year of Manufacture: 1939

Caliber: .22 Long Rifle

Action Type: Single Action or Double Action Revolver with 6 Round Swing-Out Cylinder

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON” . The yoke and yoke cut are marked with inspection marks. The right side of the frame is marked with the S&W Trade Mark and Made in U.S.A. The right side of the barrel is marked “.22 LONG RIFLE CTG”. The butt, barrel flat, rear face of the cylinder, rear of the crane, and front face of the ejector are marked “533326”. The sides of the grip frame have inspection marks. The interior of the right grip panel is marked with pencil “533326”.

Barrel Length: 4” Pinned and Tapered

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade pinned to the barrel. The rear sight is a flat-topped square notched sight micrometer click sight adjustable for windage and elevation that is screwed to the top strap.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered walnut target type, with smooth borders, smooth diamonds, and S&W medallions. There are a couple of minor marks from handling and storage. The checkering is mainly sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The grips are in excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are a few scattered light marks on the barrel and frame. The turn line on the cylinder is light. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lockup has light side-to-side play on all six chambers. The double-action trigger is smooth and the single action is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is the super rare factory original Smith & Wesson box with a matching serial number in grease pencil, a leather holster that is in good condition and a Smith & Wesson Letter.

Our Assessment: This is a S&W .22/32 Kit Gun, the precursor to the later Model 34. The revolver has adjustable target sights and a pinned barrel paired with target grips. The revolver is in about Excellent condition with 99% of its original finish, a great bore, strong mechanics and comes with its rare original box. This is sure to be a great shooter and would also be a good addition to a Smith collection missing a Pre-Model 34.