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Lot 647:Smith & Wesson K-32 Masterpiece Pre-Model 16 Revolver

December 8th, 2023|Bedford, TX

Lot 647:Smith & Wesson K-32 Masterpiece Pre-Model 16 Revolver

December 8th, 2023|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$2,750 - $4,000

Rare Smith & Wesson K-32 Masterpiece (Pre-Model 16) Double Action Revolver

Manufactured in 1950. This is one of only 3,630 K-32 Masterpiece (Model 16) revolvers S&W manufactured over a 26 year period starting in 1947. It is the rarest of the standard K-Masterpiece series. Matching serial numbers appear on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder, and barrel. A rare 5-screw K-32 with the then new "wide rib" barrel. Provenance: The Dave Ballantyne Collection

ConditionExcellent, retaining 98% original blue finish with some minor muzzle wear, a cylinder drag line, and some scattered handling marks. 98% plus original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. The grips are very fine with some minor handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerSmith & Wesson

ModelK 32

TypeRevolver

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Handgun

Caliber / Gauge32 S&W Long

Barrel6 inch solid rib

Finishblue

Gripwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX