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Lot #1181

Lot 1180: Smith & Wesson 2" .38 Safety Hammerless 5th Model Revolver

Desirable Smith & Wesson .32 Safety Hammerless Fifth Model "Bicycle" Revolver with Rare 2 Inch Barrel and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 3, 2025

Lot 1180: Smith & Wesson 2" .38 Safety Hammerless 5th Model Revolver

Desirable Smith & Wesson .32 Safety Hammerless Fifth Model "Bicycle" Revolver with Rare 2 Inch Barrel and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 3, 2025

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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Desirable Smith & Wesson .32 Safety Hammerless Fifth Model "Bicycle" Revolver with Rare 2 Inch Barrel and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38 Safety Hammerless
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 2 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 362
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 170
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with some signs of use and strong rifling.
Description:

The included factory letter confirms the .38 S&W caliber, blue finish, and 2 inch barrel length when the revolver was shipped to The Seattle Police Department, Seattle, WA, care of Walter F. Day, on December 21, 1937. The revolver shows matching serial numbers on the barrel, barrel latch, cylinder, butt, and right grip panel.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 90% plus bright original high polish blue finish with light handling evidence, brown patina on the front grip strap and grip safety, light cylinder drag lines, and crisp checkering on the grips. Mechanically excellent.



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