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Lot 1738: Smith & Wesson 38/44 Outdoorsman Revolver 38 S&W special

Outstanding Pre-World War II Special Order Smith & Wesson 38/44 Outdoorsman Double Action Revolver with Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 15, 2013

Lot 1738: Smith & Wesson 38/44 Outdoorsman Revolver 38 S&W special

Outstanding Pre-World War II Special Order Smith & Wesson 38/44 Outdoorsman Double Action Revolver with Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 15, 2013

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000
Price Realized:
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Outstanding Pre-World War II Special Order Smith & Wesson 38/44 Outdoorsman Double Action Revolver with Box

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38/44 Outdoorsman
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W special
Barrel: 6 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2904
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 268
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured from 1931 to 1941 as a target version of the Heavy Duty Revolver built on the five screw frame. Pinned blade special order gold bead front sight, adjustable rear sight, checkered hammer and serrated trigger and grip straps. Standard barrel markings with the S&W logo and "MADE IN U.S.A." marked on the right side of the frame. The hammer and trigger are stamped "REG. U.S. PAT. OFF." Blue finish with casehardened hammer and trigger. Fitted with checkered S&W medallion grips with the right grip panel numbered to the gun. With the correct factory blue box

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The revolver retains 99% plus original blue finish showing very slight loss at the muzzle, a few light handling marks and a cylinder drag line. The trigger and hammer retain 99% plus original case colors. The grips are also excellent with overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine.



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