A manufacturing display for a Smith & Wesson .38 Special chambered, K-frame, double action revolver, listed on the display placard as "FLIGHT CREWMAN'S REVOLVER," showcasing the various components of the revolver as seen during various phases of the production process. This includes the barrel, locking bolt, thumb piece, bolt, sear, hammer nose, hammer, stirrup, hammer block, side, plate, frame assembly, yoke, hand, trigger lever, trigger, main spring, cylinder stop, rebound slide, rod, center pin, cylinder assembly, and walnut grips, with most all minus the grips labeled on a semi-circular placard. In the center of the display, namely the frame assembly section, are showcased: A) a complete Model 10-5 cutaway down the centerline with "DISPLAY" marked on the bottom of the butt, B) a frame in the white after the internal and external milling processes are completed, and C) a frame assembly forging after the internal milling processes have been completed. All components are showcased in an enclosed oiled walnut display frame, with "S&W" monograms on either side and "MANUFACTURED BY SMITH & WESSON INC." in the bottom legend. The case measures 36 1/2" x 64 1/2".

Cased in display frame with "A" and "C." See description for item "A."

Cased in display frame with "A" and "B." See description for item "A." Provenance: The Jon M. Maxwell Collection