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Lot #1249
Lot #1251

Lot 1250: Factory Shipped Pair of Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 27 Revolvers

Rare Dual Cased Factory Shipped Rex Firearms Pair of Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 27 Double Action Revolvers with Original Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2019

Lot 1250: Factory Shipped Pair of Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 27 Revolvers

Rare Dual Cased Factory Shipped Rex Firearms Pair of Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 27 Double Action Revolvers with Original Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2019

Estimated Price: $8,500 - $13,000
Price Realized:
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A) Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 27 Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: Pre-Model 27
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 357 magnum
Barrel: 8 3/8 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 1442
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 162
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

These selected serial number two S&W Pre-Model 27 revolvers are ten (10) numbers apart and will factory letter being special order shipped as a pair to Rex Firearms of New York City, the factory's exclusive distributor of S&W's fine and fancy revolvers of the 1950s-1960s period. Each revolver is fitted with a serrated red insert blade front sight, an adjustable square notch rear sight, target hammer, and factory smooth rosewood 1st type "coke bottle" flared S&W target stocks ("OSS", over size stocks). Matching serial numbers are found on the butt, cylinder and ejector shroud of each. Both revolvers are cased in a French fitted Rex Firearms rosewood case with red lining.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 99% original blue finish showing minimal handling and faint cylinder drag line. 99% plus original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. The grips are also excellent with only mild handling evidence. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine showing minor handling/storage evidence. A factory shipped pair of deluxe high condition Pre-Model 27 revolvers that will be a welcome addition to even the most advanced S&W collection. Provenance: David Carroll (1985), Gary Garbrecht (1990), and Ray Cheely (2005) collection



B) Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 27 Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: Pre-Model 27
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 357 magnum
Barrel: 8 3/8 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1442
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 162
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

As described in "A."

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue and casehardened finishes showing minimal handling evidence and a faint cylinder drag line. The grips are also excellent with minimal handling marks. Mechanically excellent. A factory shipped pair of deluxe high condition Pre-Model 27 revolvers that will be a welcome addition to even the most advanced S&W collection. Provenance: David Carroll (1985), Gary Garbrecht (1990), and Ray Cheely (2005) collection



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