Manufactured in limited numbers by the Union Fire Arms Company, the Reifgraber was originally developed based on patents held by Joseph Joachim Reifgraber, a late 19th/early 20th century publisher who also invented a number of items, including advanced teletype machines. Fixed sights, with "UNION FIREARMS CO./TOLEDO. O. RIEFGRABER(sic) PAT." on the left side of the frame and "S. & W./32/CAL." on the right. Fitted with a back strap grip safety, manual safety, takedown lever, a pair of checkered grips and a matching numbered magazine. A similar example is pictured on page 288 of "U.S. Military Automatic Pistols 1894-1920" by Meadows/Ellis, which includes a section discussing Reifgraber's attempts to attract military attention to the pistol.

Fine with 70% of the bright original blue finish showing areas of brown patina, bright edge wear, scattered spotting and mild scratches. Mechanically needs adjustment. The grips are very good with minor chips and handling marks.