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Lot #239

Lot 238: Two California Shipped S&W 32 HE Revolvers, Factory Letters

Two California Shipped Smith & Wesson .32 Hand Ejector Third Model Double Action Revolvers with Factory Letters

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 1, 2017

Lot 238: Two California Shipped S&W 32 HE Revolvers, Factory Letters

Two California Shipped Smith & Wesson .32 Hand Ejector Third Model Double Action Revolvers with Factory Letters

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 1, 2017

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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A) Smith & Wesson .32 Hand Ejector Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 32 Hand Ejector
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 S&W Long
Barrel: 6 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1849
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 108
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Offered here are two S&W .32 Hand Ejector revolvers that are factory documented as being part of the same shipment of 50 units delivered to Thomson Diggs Co. of Sacramento, California. Each revolver comes with a factory letter that confirms the 6 inch barrel, nickel finish and checkered black hard rubber grips. The revolvers were part of a 50 unit shipment of this model in the same configuration and were billed at $20.54. This shipment left the factory on December 15, 1941. Each revolver has standard S&W markings, matching assembly numbers on the yoke and crane, and matching serial numbers on the butt, cylinder and barrel. The right grip panel on "A" is numbered to the gun, while the right grip panel on "B" is numbered to a different gun. A rare pair of prewar S&W I-frames, in outstanding condition! Provenance: Mike Pacella and Terry Popkin collections.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The revolver retains 99% plus original nickel finish showing a cylinder drag line. 98% plus original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. The grips are also excellent with evidence of minor handling (mostly on the bottoms) and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



B) Smith & Wesson .32 Hand Ejector Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 32 Hand Ejector
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 S&W Long
Barrel: 6 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1849
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 108
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

As described in "A."

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The revolver retains 99% plus original nickel finish showing a cylinder drag line. 98% plus original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. The grips are fine showing a repaired chip on the bottom and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: Terry Popkin collection.



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