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Lot #169
Lot #171

Lot 170: Two Smith & Wesson DA Revolvers

Collector's Lot of Two Smith & Wesson Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2011

Lot 170: Two Smith & Wesson DA Revolvers

Collector's Lot of Two Smith & Wesson Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2011

Estimated Price: $950 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) Smith & Wesson 3rd Model 32 Safety Hammerless 3rd Model with Box

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 32 Safety Hammerless
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 S&W
Barrel: 3 inch fluted rib
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1781
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 36
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured from 1909 to 1937, this 3rd Model 32 Safety Hammerless features the standard barrel and frame markings, an integral front blade sight, notched rear sight, five round cylinder, all blue finish with casehardened trigger and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the "S&W" logo at the top. Complete with correct gold hinged-lid box with correct inner label, non matching number on bottom of the box and no end label.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The revolver retains 97% original finish, with some minor wear at muzzle, some minor spotting and flaking on right side of frame, and thinning, some minor spotting and high edge wear on the cylinder. Trigger retains most of its bright original case colors. The grips are also excellent with a few minor dings and crisp checkering. The markings remain sharp. The action is excellent. The box is excellent with scattered minor interior oil stains.



B) Smith & Wesson 38 Double Action 4th Model Revolver with Box

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38 Double Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1781
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 36
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured from 1895 to 1909. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the two line address/patent dates and the S&W logo is marked on the right rear of the frame. The matching serial number is marked on the butt, rear face of the cylinder, barrel latch and on the top strap. All nickel finish with casehardened hammer and trigger, and blue trigger guard and fitted with checkered, patent marked S&W hard rubber grips. Complete with an original hinged lid box with correct end label and directions label on the inside of the lid.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The revolver retains 97% of the original nickel finish with some scattered areas of minor flaking, a drag line on the cylinder and minor scratches, and handling marks. The trigger guard retains 95% plus of the original bright blue finish with some minor spotting. Most of the bright original case colors remain on the hammer with a smooth brown and gray on the balance and strong original case colors remain on the trigger, in protected areas, with a smooth gray on the balance. The grips are also excellent with a few minor handling marks and crisp checkering. The box is very good with two separated corners on the lid, some corner wear and labels intact with some wear on the interior.



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