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Lot #108

Lot 107: Smith & Wesson 38/44 Heavy Duty Revolver 38 S&W

Smith & Wesson .38/44 Heavy Duty Model of 1950 Pre-Model 20 Double Action Revolver with Texas Ranger History

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 23, 2019

Lot 107: Smith & Wesson 38/44 Heavy Duty Revolver 38 S&W

Smith & Wesson .38/44 Heavy Duty Model of 1950 Pre-Model 20 Double Action Revolver with Texas Ranger History

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 23, 2019

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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Smith & Wesson .38/44 Heavy Duty Model of 1950 Pre-Model 20 Double Action Revolver with Texas Ranger History

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38/44 Heavy Duty
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1765
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

NE - GOOD- in working condition, wear on working surfaces, finish 40% - 79%, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning, but may have some minor surface pitting. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 40% - 79% gun.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Includes a notarized letter from the daughter of Walter Fleetwood Hale Jr., a Texas Ranger stationed in Marfa, Texas and other paperwork detailing his law enforcement career. According to the provided paperwork, Mr. Hale served as a city policeman in Waco, Texas during the 1920's-1930's and later became the City Marshall of Calvert, Texas.

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