I picked up this .22LR a couple years ago and just got around to researching it.

Its a 1953 model 22/32 kit gun.
Its flat latch, cases seat flush with the face of the cyl and has 4 screws.
Its an early version with the serrated trigger and semi-target hammer, both case hardened.
SN puts the year of manufacture 1953.

I believe the finish to be the original one it came with, it has some lite holster ware but nothing bad.





Here it is with the correct walnut grips.




Lets see some pre 61 revolvers..