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  • Auction Catalog #1047
  • Lot #3089
Lot #3088
Lot #3090

Lot 3089: Four Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless Double Action Revolver

Four Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: October 5, 2024

Lot 3089: Four Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless Double Action Revolver

Four Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: October 5, 2024

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000

A) S&W .38 Safety Hammerless Third 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: 844
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
Description:

Manufactured 1890-1898. Provenance: The Jon M. Maxwell Collection

Rating Definition:

Very good, original finish with some patches of brown, light spotting, handling evidence, and well-defined checkering on the discolored grips. Mechanically excellent.



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

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38 Safety Hammerless
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 844
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
Description:

Manufactured 1890-1898. Provenance: The Jon M. Maxwell Collection

Rating Definition:

Excellent, original finish with minor handling evidence, faint cylinder drag line, and well-defined checkering on the slightly discolored grips. Mechanically excellent.



C) S&W .38 Safety Hammerless Fourth Model Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38 Safety Hammerless
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 844
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
Description:

Manufactured 1898-1907. Provenance: The Jon M. Maxwell Collection

Rating Definition:

Very good, original finish with light handling evidence, some spots of browning, some minor spotting, and browned grips with mostly smoothed checkering. Mechanically excellent.



D) S&W .38 Safety Hammerless Fifth Model Revolver with Pearl Grips

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38 Safety Hammerless
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 844
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
Description:

Manufactured 1907-1940. Provenance: The Jon M. Maxwell Collection

Rating Definition:

Excellent, original finish with minor handling evidence, light cylinder drag line, and a few spots of dried grease. Mechanically excellent.



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