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Lot #1178
Lot #1180

Lot 1179: Smith & Wesson .32 Safety Hammerless Bicycle Revolver

Desirable and Excellent Smith & Wesson .32 Safety Hammerless Second Model "Bicycle" Revolver with Rare 2 Inch Barrel, Pearl Grips, Box, and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 3, 2025

Lot 1179: Smith & Wesson .32 Safety Hammerless Bicycle Revolver

Desirable and Excellent Smith & Wesson .32 Safety Hammerless Second Model "Bicycle" Revolver with Rare 2 Inch Barrel, Pearl Grips, Box, and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 3, 2025

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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Desirable and Excellent Smith & Wesson .32 Safety Hammerless Second Model "Bicycle" Revolver with Rare 2 Inch Barrel, Pearl Grips, Box, and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 32 Safety Hammerless
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 S&W
Barrel: 2 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/hard rubber
Grip: pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 396
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 170
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with crisp rifling.
Description:

Found in the 91418-170000 serial number range, this .32 Safety Hammerless Second Model "bicycle gun" has a rare special order 2 inch "bicycle" barrel with the correct two-line S&W legend on the left side. The factory letter states the revolver was shipped on August 24, 1906 and delivered to Folsom Arms Co., of New York City with the 2 inch barrel, blue finish, and checkered black hard rubber grips. The revolver wears a set of gold S&W monogram pearl grips; however, the hard rubber grips with the right grip numbered to the gun are included. Matching serial numbers appear on the butt, cylinder, barrel, and barrel latch. The tan paper cover S&W box has an illegible serial number on the bottom and correct end label listing blued finish and 2 inch barrel.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 97% plus original blue finish remaining with a small patch of brown patina long the edge of the rear frame, minimal handling marks, and cylinder drag line. The replacement grips and original hard rubber grips are all excellent with highly attractive fiery colors on the pearl. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine. A high condition, highly sought after S&W .32 Safety Hammerless "Bicycle" Revolver with are 2 inch barrel and box.



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