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Lot #1738

Lot 1737: Smith & Wesson 38 Outdoorsman Revolver 38 S&W special

Superb Pre-World War II Smith & Wesson .38 Heavy Duty Double Action Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 15, 2013

Lot 1737: Smith & Wesson 38 Outdoorsman Revolver 38 S&W special

Superb Pre-World War II Smith & Wesson .38 Heavy Duty Double Action Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 15, 2013

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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Superb Pre-World War II Smith & Wesson .38 Heavy Duty Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38 Outdoorsman
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W special
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
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Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 267
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured from 1935 to 1940. Fixed sights, standard markings with the S&W logo on the left side of the frame, shrouded extractor rod and fitted with checkered two piece thumb rest Roper style grips. Blue finish with casehardened checkered hammer and serrated trigger, which are both marked "REG. U.S. PAT. OFF."

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The revolver retains 99% original blue finish showing a cylinder drag line. The hammer and trigger retain nearly all of the vivid original case colors. The period custom grips are also excellent with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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