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Lot #1048
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Lot 1049: Three Smith & Wesson Double Action Revolvers

Three Smith & Wesson Double Action Revolvers with Factory Letters

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Lot 1049: Three Smith & Wesson Double Action Revolvers

Three Smith & Wesson Double Action Revolvers with Factory Letters

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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A) S&W .38 Safety Hammerless 4th 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: 689
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

Description:

The included factory letter confirms the current barrel length, caliber, and finish (pearl grips an aftermarket addition) when it was shipped to E. K. Tryon Co. of Philadelphia, PA, on July 12, 1906.

B) S&W .32 Safety Hammerless 1st Model Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 32 Safety Hammerless
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 S&W
Barrel: 3 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 689
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

OB - EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

The included factory letter confirms the current caliber, barrel length, finish, and grips when it shipped to E. K. Tryon Co. of Philadelphia, PA, on July 9, 1891.

C) Smith & Wesson .38 4th Model Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38 Double Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 4 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 689
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured 1895-1909. With a non-matching factory letter for .38 Double Action number "525484".

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