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I have an old ( 1905 ) single action army revolver that shoots 32-20 and I wonder if is worth anything in Canada, or if should I be looking to the States to sell it.

It is registered as a prohibited gun.

The condition? Well - I don't have any experience with old guns to judge the condition, so I will try and post a couple of pictures. The bore has a couple of pits in it I noticed, but is still very very shootable.

I have mold blocks and boxes of empties and a set of dies for it.

If anyone knows who to talk to about the value, I'd appreciate help.

Thank-you

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Why is it prohib.? If it is prohib. it probably would fetch more down there, either way it should be worth over 1K IMHO
 
Sur it is worth something in Canada, even if it is proh., because of the .32 .
Which as you know is one of the stupidest things about all the C68 crap.
But it will be worth more in the U.S., Depends on what you want for it and
how much time and effort you want to put in to get more money.
It is a shame that a large part of OWER history is been sold into the USA.
Marshall
 
Ben, did you miss the .32-20 part?
Marshall

P.S, I could give you a guess on price, but there are board
members here that would be better than I for that.
Condition and orignal condition are the prime things with these.
Looks like a 5 .5"??
 
Even in Canada I would say your .32-20 SAA in what appears to be 60% condition is worth $1500. Early Smokeless Powder SAA (1896-1908) carry a very high Blue Book Value. Guns made from 1900-1908 in 10% condition run around $2K up to $25K for guns found in 95% in the US market. The slightly older guns made from 1896 to 1899 are worth slightly more than those made from 1900-1908.

As for our laws making this piece a prohib; it makes one truly afraid of the type of people we have running things in this country.
 
Thanks for replying - you fellows are up before breakfast this morning!

Yes - 32 20 is a necked rifle cartridge - hardly used in Saturday Night Special slayings since the Saloon gave way to Tim Hortons.

I might call the CFO and see if there is a way to waive such foolishness in prohibition.

Offering it here on the EE is the obvious market, but I wonder if there is a way to send it South? Just writing that tasted bad - yes it is a shame to sell our history down the river.

It seems to function perfectly - crisp and positive - next time I'm casting, I should get some leads ready. The cylinder and barrel have lots of beef - being only .32 cal in a cylinder big enough for .45. A thousand rounds through it won't hurt anything. Power should be about .38 Special.

Thanks for your help - write again if you think of something else.
 
Sorry, i had forgotten that early SAA 32/20s were the weapon of choice for gangbangers, and other " ner do wellers' in the Jane Finch area. What great governance we have!!
 
.32-20 is lumped in with the prohib .32? I though it was for .32ACP?

Nice gun BTW, I have an antique class .41LC with a nickle finish.
 
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