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".

Excellent as factory converted into a cutaway display piece by the Smith & Wesson factory, retaining 99% plus original blue and casehardened finishes with bright cut lines. The display frame is very fine with light handling marks.

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

Excellent as machined by the Smith & Wesson factory and left bright for the display, with tooling marks and minimal oxidation evidence.

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

Excellent as partially machined by the Smith & Wesson factory and left bright for the display, with tooling marks on the internals and rougher machining on the external surfaces.