H&R Model 733

[olemanonthelake]

I have just acquired an H&R Model 733, s/n AF10856, marked 32 S&W, 2" barrel, 1 1/4" cylinder length.  It is nickel plated, some rust on cylinder side, cylinder and barrel bore some slight rust.  I will greatly appreciate any and all information available.  I am particularly interested in correct cartridge for this revolver.

Thanks, Olemanonthelake

[Old Fart]

Well 32 S&W cartridge is what it will shoot.
You can still buy them new manufacture.
I just picked a box up for my little mouse gun rcently.
Check the internet stores like MidSouth, Grafs, the like.
 
Can you post a picture of the gun?
 
Here's some ammo at Sportgmansguide:
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/winchester-super-x-handgun-32-sw-85-gr-lrn-50-rds.aspx?a=761804
I'm sure if you shop around you could find a better price also.

[jim ritchie]

oldman,


The AF prefix of the serial # = 1969 manufacture of your 733.

[32 Magnum]

The Models 732/733  were made from their inception in 1957, to handle BOTH the .32 S&W and .32 S&W LONG cartridges.  Early pieces will be marked .32 S&W while later examples will have a 'L' added after the barrel cartridge stamping.  You can use either cartridge in your gun. 

[olemanonthelake]

Thanks for the info, guys, you are really on the ball.

That's what I needed to know.  I was not sure it could handle both "shorts"  and "longs".  Date of mfgr also helpful.

Thanks again, keep you powder dry, and Happy New Year,  olemanonthelake