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Lot 591: Smith & Wesson 48 Revolver 22 magnum

Signed Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 48 Double Action Revolver with Carved Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 30, 2012

Lot 591: Smith & Wesson 48 Revolver 22 magnum

Signed Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 48 Double Action Revolver with Carved Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 30, 2012

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Signed Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 48 Double Action Revolver with Carved Grips

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 48
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22 magnum
Barrel: 6 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2231
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 127
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1960, there is a fixed ramp front sight, adjustable rear sight. There is floral scroll engraving on the bottom of the barrel, sides of the barrel at the breech, cylinder, cylinder release and almost all of the frame except the top strap, grip straps and inside the trigger guard. There are silver outlines on the frame, trigger guard and cylinder with the barrel having silver highlights on the floral scroll. The trigger and hammer are the optional .400 and .500 inch wide versions. Blue four screw frame fitted with floral scroll carved grips with S&W medallions. The cylinder has a purple hue. The underside of the barrel is stamped "418969" and "KURT JAGER/MAINZ".

Rating Definition:

Professionally embellished with 99% blue finish remaining with only slight handling marks. The hammer and trigger retain 95% original case colors. The grips are very fine with only light marks.



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