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Lot 688: Parisian Retailer S&W 38 Single Action, Extra Barrel, Case

Parisian Retailer Marked Smith & Wesson .38 Single Action 3rd Model (Model of 1891) Revolver with Extra 10 Inch Barrel and Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 3, 2019

Lot 688: Parisian Retailer S&W 38 Single Action, Extra Barrel, Case

Parisian Retailer Marked Smith & Wesson .38 Single Action 3rd Model (Model of 1891) Revolver with Extra 10 Inch Barrel and Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 3, 2019

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000

Parisian Retailer Marked Smith & Wesson .38 Single Action 3rd Model (Model of 1891) Revolver with Extra 10 Inch Barrel and Case

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38 Single Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1000
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 317
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured from 1891-1911 Standard S&W markings with a Parisian retailer marking on the left side of the barrel: "F'NI PAR GASTINNE-RENETTE A PARIS." Matching serial numbers on the butt, barrel latch and barrel. Fitted with a hammer spur with flared sides, period nitre blued half round front sight, and extended hard rubber S&W checkered grips. Includes an extra 10 inch barrel (number "0122") featuring the Gastinne-Renette retailer marking and target sights and a partitioned leather case containing a UMC .38 S&W Gallery cartridge box (empty), screwdriver, set of standard hard rubber S&W grips numbered to the gun and cleaning rod.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 97% plus original blue finish showing scattered light edge wear and minimal speckling of patina. 95% original case colors remain. The grips are fine with a tiny chip at the front below the grip frame butt, some minor handing marks and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent. The extra barrel is also excellent with 98% original blue finish remaining. The case is very good with a spilt lid corner, broken latch and minor wear and handling/storage marks.



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