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Lot 1371:Smith & Wesson Perfected Revolver 38 S&W

April 25th, 2009|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1371:Smith & Wesson Perfected Revolver 38 S&W

April 25th, 2009|Rock Island, IL
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Smith & Wesson Perfected Model 38 Double Action Top Break Revolver

This was the last of Smith & Wesson's top break revolvers to be introduced. Manufactured from 1909 to 1920, this is a unique top break with both a barrel latch and a side thumb release on the left side of the frame. It is also the only Smith & Wesson top break revolver to have the trigger guard integral to the frame rather than a separate piece. The front blade sight is a half moon pinned to the rib and the rear sight is a notch in a raised portion of the barrel latch. Two line address/ patent dates on top of the barrel rib flanked by Maltese crosses. Five-round fluted cylinder with auto ejector. Casehardened trigger and hammer and replaced mother of pearl grips. All serial numbers match.

ConditionGood, with 70% of the original nickel finish remaining. There is some heavy spotting and moderate pitting on the barrel and cylinder, along with some lighter spotting overall and a few areas of dark brown patina. Grips are slightly undersized, with a few light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerSmith & Wesson
ModelPerfected
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge38 S&W
Barrel5 inch solid rib
Finishnickel
Gripmother of pearl

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views495
Catalog page263
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