S&W hand ejectors - ID and questions

[Bahamiah]

Hello,

I recently inherited a handgun collection, I am not too knowledgeable about guns, so I am posting threads here about each weapon hoping that you nice folks can help out. I live in a country where people don't value firearms enough and collectors are hard to find due to legal restrictions, hence I am turning to the internet for solid information.

I would really appreciate if any of you could help identify the guns and their condition. I will also need tips on how to take care of them and restore their finish. And lastly, even though I do not plan to sell any of them, I would like to know their market value. All the guns are in working condition and well kept, but truth to be told, they have mostly been kept in a safe for the last couple of decades without any use or solid mantenaince.

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These are 3 S&W hand ejectors(.44, .38 and .32 caliber) and a S&W M1917 revolver. I'm not sure of their year of manufacture and in the case of the ejectors I am not sure if they are 2nd or 3rd model. Any pointers would be appreciated.

.44 caliber hand ejector

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/8249/sw441.jpg

http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/8323/sw447.jpg


.38 hand ejector

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9458/sw381.jpg


.32 caliber hand ejector

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/9417/sw321.jpg

http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/6122/sw324.jpg

M1917

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/2446/sw453.jpg

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/4480/sw452.jpg

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/6876/sw454.jpg

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/1258/sw456.jpg

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/5223/sw457.jpg

[A square 10]

the model 1917 looks intact with lanyard ring , good thing , but the grip scales have been changed or altered as thes were originally smooth , it could however be a commercial version , look at the heel there should be a number there , its not the serial number its the military number , if missing its commercial , these run $500-800 depending on condition , the cylinders should have a visible 'shelf' that the cartrige headspaces on to allow its use with individual rounds without the moon rings , [the early colts did not have this /later did ]

i know nothing of the commercial revolvers

[Bahamiah]

Thanks a lot for the reply A square, I will check for the details you mention as soon as I get back from my holiday trip and post them here. If it helps anything in the ID, this m1917 was acquired in Brazil. I suspected it to be one of the models purchased by the local military, but it is missing the emblem of the Brazilian armed forced that came with all such guns.

It is probably a comercial civilian version that drifted to south america after all, but I will check for the military serial number you mention. Is there any chance these grips are original? As far as I know all of the guns that belonged to my father and grandfather were not altered by them in any way, if this isn't original it was bought this way by them second hand.

[A square 10]

that does make a differance , i knew brazil utilized these , i do not know a lot about them but the grip scales could very well be correct on your revolver , i assumed [shame on me] these were here in the states and of US military useage , that number wont be on the heal of yours ,

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r188/Asquare10/mikesrifles2049.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r188/Asquare10/mikesrifles015.jpg
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