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Lot 1558: Gold Damascened Smith & Wesson K-38 Pre-Model 15 Revolver

Attractive Gold Damascened Smith & Wesson K-38 Combat Masterpiece Pre-Model 15 Double Action Revolver

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 3, 2025

Lot 1558: Gold Damascened Smith & Wesson K-38 Pre-Model 15 Revolver

Attractive Gold Damascened Smith & Wesson K-38 Combat Masterpiece Pre-Model 15 Double Action Revolver

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 3, 2025

Estimated Price: $2,750 - $4,250
Price Realized:
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Attractive Gold Damascened Smith & Wesson K-38 Combat Masterpiece Pre-Model 15 Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: K38
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W special
Barrel: 4 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/gold
Grip: synthetic
Stock:
Item Views: 438
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 472
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with minor signs of use and sharp rifling.
Description:

Manufactured in 1950 and subsequently masterfully embellished with near full coverage gold Damascening consisting of beautiful floral scrollwork surrounded by thick gold borders. The highly attractive finish was a very popular style in Spain, possibly indicating the revolver spent some time there, although no Spanish proofs are visible. The revolver is equipped with standard ramped blade front sight and adjustable rear sight, a casehardened hammer and trigger, and a set of synthetic grip panels. Matching serial numbers are present on the barrel, cylinder, and butt.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as masterfully embellished, retaining 98% blue and gold finishes with some rubbing in the finger well, slight cylinder rotation wear, and some minor oxidation on the backstrap. The undersized grips have a chip at the shoulder of the left panel. Mechanically excellent.



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