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Lot 533:Smith & Wesson 38/44 Outdoorsman DA Revolver with Factory Letter

September 8th, 2017|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 533:Smith & Wesson 38/44 Outdoorsman DA Revolver with Factory Letter

September 8th, 2017|Rock Island, IL
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Exceptional Pre-World War II Smith & Wesson .38/44 Outdoorsman Double Action Revolver with Humpback Hammer, Factory Letter and Box

The accompanying factory letter confirms the barrel length, rare Humpback hammer, finish and checkered walnut Magna grips. It was shipped on September 8, 1939, and delivered to William A. Shroyer's & Sons Co. of Dayton, Ohio. This was a single unit shipment that was originally billed at $28.27. The revolver has standard S&W factory markings, pinned blade front and square notch adjustable rear sights, matching serial numbers on the butt, ejector shroud, cylinder and right grip panel; and matching assembly number "41495" on the yoke and crane. The original factory box has the white label numbered to the gun. Provenance: Chad Gripp collection.

ConditionExcellent plus. The revolver retains over 99% original blue finish showing a cylinder drag line. 99% plus original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. The grips are excellent with crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine showing minor wear. You would be hard pressed to find a better conditioned pre-WWII S&W .38/44 Outdoorsman revolver with original box.
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ManufacturerSmith & Wesson
Model38/44 Outdoorsman
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge38 S&W special
Barrel6 1/2 inch round
Finishblue
Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views3245
Catalog page159
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