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Lot 558: Pre-War Smith & Wesson .38/44 Heavy Duty Double Action Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2017

Lot 558: Pre-War Smith & Wesson .38/44 Heavy Duty Double Action Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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Pre-War Smith & Wesson .38/44 Heavy Duty Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38/44 Heavy Duty
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W special
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2468
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Round blade front and frame notch rear sights, standard barrel and frame markings, matching serial numbers on the barrel, rear cylinder face, butt, and inside of the right grip panel. Checkered casehardened hammer and serrated trigger. Grips are checkered with diamond patterns around the screw.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. 98% bright original high polish blue finish remains with scattered small surface scratches, handling marks overall, visible cylinder drag line, and some light edge and high point wear. Grips are very fine with a few small dings in the checkering, and some heavier dents on the butt. Mechanically excellent.



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