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Lot 4028:Scarce Smith & Wesson .32 Safety Hammerless First Model Double Action "Bicycle" Revolver with Desirable 2 Inch Barrel, Pearl Grips, and Box

February 23rd, 2025|Bedford, TX

Lot 4028:Scarce Smith & Wesson .32 Safety Hammerless First Model Double Action "Bicycle" Revolver with Desirable 2 Inch Barrel, Pearl Grips, and Box

February 23rd, 2025|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,500 - $2,500

Scarce Smith & Wesson .32 Safety Hammerless First Model Double Action "Bicycle" Revolver with Desirable 2 Inch Barrel, Pearl Grips, and Box

The included factory letter confirms the caliber, finish, and barrel length when the revolver was shipped to Simmons Hardware Co. of St. Louis, MO, on September 1st, 1899. With an unnumbered factory gold box.

ConditionVery fine, original finish with some handling evidence, some brown patina, a cylinder drag line, and a few freckles of minor spotting. Mechanically excellent. The box is very fine.

Details

ManufacturerSmith & Wesson

Model32 Safety Hammerless

TypeRevolver

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Handgun

Caliber / Gauge32 S&W

Barrel2 inch solid rib

Finishblue

Grippearl

Bore conditionThe bore is mostly bright with a few small patches of frost and strong rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX