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Lot 507:Smith & Wesson 1950 .45 Colt Target Model Pre-Model 26 Revolver

September 11th, 2020|Rock Island, IL

Lot 507:Smith & Wesson 1950 .45 Colt Target Model Pre-Model 26 Revolver

September 11th, 2020|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$5,000 - $8,000

Rare Smith & Wesson 1950 .45 Colt Target Model (Pre-Model 26) Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

This is one of only 200 Pre-Model 26s chambered in .45 Colt. The accompanying factory letter lists this revolver with a 6 1/2 inch barrel in rare .45 Colt caliber, blue finish and checkered walnut grips (currently fitted with replacement target grips) when shipped on March 24, 1955 and delivered to Harvan Sporting Goods Co., New York City. The barrel is marked "SMITH & WESSON" on the left and "45 COLT CTG." on the right. The grips are marked "MADE IN ITALY" on the back. A trigger shoe has been installed. Matching serial numbers are on the butt, cylinder, and ejector shroud.

ConditionExcellent, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with a few minor handling marks and a cylinder drag line. Nearly all original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. The grips are fine as replacements with minimal handling marks and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerSmith & Wesson

Model45 H.E. Military

TypeRevolver

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Handgun

Caliber / Gauge45 Colt

Barrel6 1/2 inch solid rib

Finishblue

Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL