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Lot 422: Three First Model Smith & Wesson Double Action Revolvers

Three First Model Smith & Wesson Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2021

Lot 422: Three First Model Smith & Wesson Double Action Revolvers

Three First Model Smith & Wesson Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) S&W .38 Safety Hammerless First Model Revolver with Pearl Grips

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38 Safety Hammerless
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 5 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 1035
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured 1887. With an extra set of pearl grips.

B) S&W .38 Safety Hammerless First Model Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38 Safety Hammerless
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 5 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1035
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

Description:

Manufactured 1887.

C) S&W 38 Double Action First Model Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38 Double Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1035
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

Description:

Manufactured 1880.

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