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Lot #1974
Lot #1976

Lot 1975: Two Boxed Smith & Wesson .22 Caliber Double Action Revolvers

Collector's Lot of Two Boxed Smith & Wesson .22 Caliber Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2018

Lot 1975: Two Boxed Smith & Wesson .22 Caliber Double Action Revolvers

Collector's Lot of Two Boxed Smith & Wesson .22 Caliber Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2018

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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A) Early Production Smith & Wesson .22/32 Kit Gun Pre-Model 34 Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 22/32 Kit Gun
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22 LR
Barrel: 4 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1606
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 416
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

The accompanying factory letter lists this revolver with a 4 inch barrel, ramp sight, blue finish, and checkered walnut round butt grips when shipped on March 12, 1954, to Charles Greenblatt Inc., New York City. Has the early flat cylinder latch and matching three digit serial number on the butt, right grip panel, barrel, and cylinder. The S&W box has a correct end label and is numbered to gun. Comes with two period .22/32 Kit advertisements and "Helpful Hints" pamphlet.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 98% original blue finish showing some loss at the muzzle, a cylinder drag line, limited handling evidence and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine showing some minor wear and retaining most of the end label.



B) Smith & Wesson Model 34-1 Kit Gun Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 34
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22 LR
Barrel: 2 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1601
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 416
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1973-77. The S&W box is numbered to the gun.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original nickel and casehardened finishes showing a light cylinder line and limited handling evidence. Mechanically excellent. The box is very fine showing some scattered minor wear.



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