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Lot 1596:Engraved Smith & Wesson Straight Line Target Pistol

May 18th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 1596:Engraved Smith & Wesson Straight Line Target Pistol

May 18th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Exceptional Factory Engraved Two Digit Serial Number "54" Smith & Wesson Straight Line Target Single Shot Pistol with Factory Metal Case

Offered here is a scarce factory engraved S&W Straight Line Target Pistol with two digit serial number, 54. These pistols were manufactured from 1925 to 1936 with only 1,870 manufactured. Factory engraved examples are extremely limited. Factory records for this example indicate it was shipped on August 22, 1925 to B. Girardin (no address available) and no other information is provided in the records (no mention of the engraving for reasons unknown). No doubt a factory recording error, as this is certainly factory engraved. The engraving covers 70% of the surface and consists of floral scrollwork on punch dot backgrounds. The pistol has a Patridge blade front and adjustable square notch rear sight, one-line S&W legend on the barrel rib, "SMITH & WESSON" on the left side of the barrel, caliber marking on the right side of the barrel, and S&W medallion grips. Includes a period correct blued steel S&W case containing a two-piece cleaning rod and screwdriver.

ConditionExcellent, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks and crisp engraving. The grips are also excellent with a few handling marks. The case is very fine with most of the original blue, some scattered surface oxidation on the exterior and some typical high spot wear on the lining. Mechanically excellent. An extremely scarce example of an early production factory engraved two digit serialized S&W Straight Line Target Pistol that is a must have for the serious S&W or firearms art collector.
Details
ManufacturerSmith & Wesson
ModelStraight Line Target
TypePistol
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge22 LR
Barrel10 inch solid rib
Finishblue
Gripwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1705
Catalog page473
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