S&W .32 Cobra N.P. - What did I buy??

[Derrick]

I am trying to determine the age and value of this revolver... after days of hunting on the internet I thought I might find the answers here / possibly from someone who has purchased this model new.

Thanks, Derrick 

Edited January 31, 2021 by Derrick
Adding pictures

[Grayfox54]

What you have is your basic Colt "D" frame revolver. The Cobra is a lightweight, alloy framed version of the classic Detective Special. Your's appears to be a 1st Issue revolver made between 1950-72. We would need the serial number to find the exact year of manufacture. 

The .32 Colt New Police cartridge is the exact same round as the .32 S&W Long. The only difference being that Colt loaded it with a flat point bullet where S&W used a round nose. You can shoot .32 S&W Long ammo in that no problem.

The Colt "D" frames have always been popular and the lightweights even more so. However, the .32 caliber will detract a bit from its value. Those grips don't help much either.  I'd guess that to be about a $500-550 gun. 

Edit: Just saw where you added a pic with the serial #. Your gun was made in 1966. Further research indicates a factory original nickle finish.

Edited January 31, 2021 by Grayfox54
Found new info.

[Derrick]

That was super helpful Greyfox54!!

The serial # I put in was 272322LW & it came back as a 1968... am I reading the SN incorrectly?

thanks!

[KahrMan]

Looks like 212322lw. 7 does not have the line at the bottom.