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Lot 685:Smith & Wesson .38/44 Outdoorsman (Pre-War) Revolver, Letter

May 3rd, 2019|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 685:Smith & Wesson .38/44 Outdoorsman (Pre-War) Revolver, Letter

May 3rd, 2019|Rock Island, IL
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Smith & Wesson .38/44 Outdoorsman (Pre-War) Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

The accompanying factory letter lists this revolver with a 6 1/2 inch barrel, Call gold bead front sight (special order feature), blue finish and checkered walnut silver medallion grips when shipped to Hunt & Mottet Co., Tacoma, Washington, on December 22, 1931. This was a single unit shipment billed at the wholesale price of $27.90. Right grip panel numbered to another gun. Matching numbers on the butt, cylinder, and barrel.

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 97% original blue finish showing a cylinder drag line, mild muzzle wear, minor handling evidence and crisp grip checkering overall. Nearly all original case colors remain. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerSmith & Wesson
Model38/44 Outdoorsman
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge38 S&W special
Barrel6 1/2 inch round
Finishblue
Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1223
Catalog page316
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