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Lot 1678:Collector's Lot of Two Smith & Wesson Double Action Revolvers

December 3rd, 2016|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1678:Collector's Lot of Two Smith & Wesson Double Action Revolvers

December 3rd, 2016|Rock Island, IL
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Collector's Lot of Two Smith & Wesson Double Action Revolvers Attributed to San Francisco Police Captain George Dyer the Inspiration for Dirty Harry

A) Smith & Wesson Model 19 Double Action Revolver

Manufactured between 1963 and 1966. Fixed blade front and adjustable rear notch sights, standard markings on the barrel and frame, and fitted with a casehardened trigger and hammer. The grips are checkered with inset silver S&W medallions. The original box is included. The revolver is attributed to and includes a collection of memorabilia relating to San Francisco Police Department Captain George Dyer. Dyer was an investigator on the Zodiac Killer case, and director Don Siegel's inspiration for the iconic Dirty Harry character. Items include an article from the January 16, 1972, edition of the Oakland Tribune with an interview with Don Siegel, where Dyer is mentioned as the inspiration for the Dirty Harry character, a collection of photographs taken during the school bus hijacking scene of the Dirty Harry movie, a copy of "San Francisco Police and Peace Officers' Journal" from December, 1951, assorted rank insignia and medals, various police uniform patches, and stationery.

ConditionVery good with 85% plus original blue finish, small surface scratches overall, light edge and high point wear, and handling marks overall. The grips are also very good with traces of original varnish, slightly flat checkering, and an honest well worn appearance. Mechanically excellent. The box is good with some fading, and corner and edge wear.
Details
ManufacturerSmith & Wesson
Model19
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge357 magnum
Barrel2 1/2 inch solid rib
Finishblue
Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1750
Catalog page322

B) Smith & Wesson Model 36 Double Action Revolver with Holster

Fixed blade front and frame notch rear sights, standard markings, and checkered grips with inset silver S&W medallions. Includes a tooled Earl Ginn black leather holster. The original box and papers are also included.

ConditionVery good with 90% original blue finish, scattered handling marks overall, nicks, and surface scratches. The grips are good with well worn original varnish, crisp checkering, and assorted small nicks and dings. Mechanically excellent. The box is good with corner and edge wear, and fading of the lid.
Details
ManufacturerSmith & Wesson
Model36
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge38 S&W special
Barrel2 inch solid rib
Finishblue
Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1750
Catalog page322
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