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Lot 3567: Smith & Wesson 38 Safety Hammerless Bicycle Revolver with

Documented Smith & Wesson 38 Safety Hammerless 5th Model Double Action Bicycle Revolver with Rare 1 1/2 inch Barrel and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 25, 2024

Lot 3567: Smith & Wesson 38 Safety Hammerless Bicycle Revolver with

Documented Smith & Wesson 38 Safety Hammerless 5th Model Double Action Bicycle Revolver with Rare 1 1/2 inch Barrel and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 25, 2024

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Documented Smith & Wesson 38 Safety Hammerless 5th Model Double Action Bicycle Revolver with Rare 1 1/2 inch Barrel and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38 Safety Hammerless
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 1 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
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Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 362
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

The included factory letter lists this revolver in .38 S&W with rare 1 1/2 inch barrel, nickel finish, and checkered black hard rubber grips when shipped to Whittaker, Holtsinger Hardware Co. in Morristown, TN, on April, 28, 1931. It is fitted with a pinned round blade front and latch notch rear sights. Matching serial numbers are marked on the butt, cylinder, barrel, latch, and right grip.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 97% plus original nickel finish with some minor handling marks, a cylinder drag line, and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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