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Lot 541:Austin Police S&W Model 20-2 Double Action Revolver

September 8th, 2017|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 541:Austin Police S&W Model 20-2 Double Action Revolver

September 8th, 2017|Rock Island, IL
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Incredibly Rare Austin, Texas Police Smith & Wesson Model 20-2 Double Action Revolver

This is one of only 50 S&W 20-2 marked revolvers shipped to the Austin Police Department in 1964. The back strap has the police marking: "AUSTIN P.D. 228." It has S&W barrel and frame markings, an importer marking on the butt, fixed sights, Magna grips and a right grip panel numbered to a different gun. The serial number is on the butt. The cylinder and barrel are un-numbered. The assembly number "51280" is on the crane (yoke un-numbered). The yoke has the model marking: "20 2." It is believed that fewer than 100 Heavy Duties were manufactured with a model marking before production was discontinued in 1966. These revolvers are found in the S185000-S263000 serial number range.

ConditionExcellent. The revolver retains 95% plus original nickel plating, which is taking on a frosted appearance and showing a light drag line and a series of small dings on the cylinder and a series of shallow gouges towards the butt. The grips are very fine with a gouge on the bottom and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent. A solid example of a rarely encountered one of fifty Austin Police Department S&W Model 20-2 revolvers. Provenance: Frank Staig.
Details
ManufacturerSmith & Wesson
Model20
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge38 S&W special
Barrel4 inch round
Finishnickel
Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views10522
Catalog page161
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