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Lot 195:S&W 44 Hand Ejector Pre-Model 24 Revolver, Box & Letter

September 7th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 195:S&W 44 Hand Ejector Pre-Model 24 Revolver, Box & Letter

September 7th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector 4th Model Target (Pre-Model 24) Double Action Revolver Shipped to Gun Digest Editor John Amber with Gold Box and Factory Letter

The factory letter lists this revolver with a 6 1/2 inch barrel, Patridge front sight, low spur hammer, blue finish, and checkered walnut grips when shipped on June 8, 1951, to John Amber, editor of Gun Digest, Chicago, Illinois. A factory rework star is on the butt, and return date of "1 52" (January 1952) and factory refinish "B diamond" marking are on the grip frame. The target hammer and trigger were likely added when it was returned to the factory. Right grip panel numbered to different gun. Matching numbers on the butt, cylinder, and ejector shroud. Comes with a Model of 1926 .44 Target revolver gold box.

ConditionVery fine overall as factory refinished, retaining 98% plus blue and casehardened finishes and showing a cylinder drag line, some scattered minor handing evidence and crisp grip checkering overall. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine showing some minor edge wear.
Details
ManufacturerSmith & Wesson
Model44 Hand Ejector
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge44 S&W special
Barrel6 1/2 inch solid rib
Finishblue
Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1432
Catalog page108
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