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Lot #238

Lot 237: Two Engraved Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless Revolvers

Collector's Lot of Two Engraved Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless Double Action Revolvers with Pearl Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2020

Lot 237: Two Engraved Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless Revolvers

Collector's Lot of Two Engraved Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless Double Action Revolvers with Pearl Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2020

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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A) Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless 2nd Model Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38 Safety Hammerless
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 5 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 2131
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 214
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured from 1887 to 1890. The factory engraving consists of floral scrollwork on a punch dot background covering about 90% of the surface. Fitted with plain pearl grips. Matching serial numbers on the butt, cylinder and barrel.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 95% original nickel finish with the balance a smooth gray patina. The engraving is crisp. 70% original blue finish remains on the trigger guard, 40% original case colors remain on the trigger. The grips are fine with a surface chip at the top (right panel) and a few minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



B) Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless 3rd Model Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38 Safety Hammerless
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 2131
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 214
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured from 1890 to 1898. The floral scroll engraving on a stippled background covers about 50% of the surface. Fitted with S&W medallion 20th century pearl grips. Matching serial numbers on the butt, cylinder, and barrel.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as period embellished, retaining 97% of the nickel plating with some loss at the muzzle, some scattered light flaking and a couple small patches of light pitting. The engraving is crisp. 85% blue finish remains on the trigger guard, and 95% case colors remain on the trigger. The slightly ill-fitting grips are fine with a few minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



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