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Lot 1665: Smith & Wesson - 44 Magnum

Collector's Lot of Two Consecutively Numbered Early Production Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum Double Action Revolvers with Cases

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2016

Lot 1665: Smith & Wesson - 44 Magnum

Collector's Lot of Two Consecutively Numbered Early Production Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum Double Action Revolvers with Cases

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2016

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $7,000
Price Realized:
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A) Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum Pre-Model 29 Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 44 Magnum
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44 Magnum
Barrel: 4 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 1785
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 316
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1956. Built on the large 5 screw N frame and equipped with a red ramp front sight and adjustable white outline target rear sight. Blue with casehardened target hammer and trigger. The barrel is marked "SMITH & WESSON" on the left and "44 MAGNUM" on the right with the S&W logo on the right side of the frame. Fitted with a set of checkered grips with inset silver S&W medallions. Includes the correct early production black leatherette case and cleaning tools. The revolver is consecutively numbered to the "B" gun of this lot.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 98% original blue finish, small handling marks, minimal muzzle wear, and a small cylinder drag line. The grips are also excellent with sharp checkering and light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The case is good with small marks on the exterior and missing inner liner for the lid.



B) Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum Pre-Model 29 Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 44 Magnum
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44 Magnum
Barrel: 4 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: goncalo alves
Stock:
Item Views: 1785
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 316
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

As described in "A". Includes the correct early production black leatherette case with the cleaning tools, and warranty card. The revolver is consecutively numbered to the "A" gun in this lot.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 95% original blue finish, small handling marks, traces of muzzle wear, and a small cylinder drag line. The grips are very fine with small handling marks, light scattered indentations, and some small chips on the left panel. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with storage and handling marks, clear markings, and some fading on the interior lining.



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