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Lot 495:Smith & Wesson .357 Registered Magnum Revolver

December 4th, 2020|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 495:Smith & Wesson .357 Registered Magnum Revolver

December 4th, 2020|Rock Island, IL
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Well-Documented Smith & Wesson .357 Registered Magnum Double Action Revolver as Pictured in Neal & Jinks "Smith and Wesson, 1857-1945" with Scarce 5 Inch Barrel, Box, Registration Certificate and Factory Letter

Introduced in 1935, this is one of only 869 Registered Magnums manufactured with a 5 inch barrel. It has a Patridge front sight with red-post insert, adjustable square notch rear sight, "REG 1677" stamped on the inside of the frame, and matching serial numbers on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder, ejector shroud. The accompanying factory letter lists this revolver with 5 inch barrel, Patridge front sight, adjustable square notch rear sight, blue finish and checkered walnut Magna stocks when shipped on November 19, 1936 and delivered to W.W. Conde [sic] Hardware Co. Comes with several S&W Historical Foundation documents: S.B. Petersen's January 1953 letter to S&W on Stamford Cooperative G.L.F. Service, Inc. letterhead requesting the factory to provide an appraised value for this Registered Magnum; S&W's February 1953 response to Petersen's January letter that provides a short history of the Registered Magnum, but gives no value; W.W. Conde Hardware Co. purchase order dated November 2, 1936 listing a "revolver with 5" barrel and regular sights" (copy); S&W order form indicating 5 inch and Patridge and square sights (copy); and S&W shipping invoice for this revolver (copy). Also included are the original registration certificate and rare registration certificate shipping tube, both made out to Joseph A. Bannert of Antwerp, New York. Comes with a correct period Registered Magnum box, cleaning rod, bore brush, knurled screwdriver, and a First Edition of Robert Neal and Roy Jinks' "Smith and Wesson, 1857-1945." In 1966 this book was presented by Bob Neal to Charles Duffy for his assistance with research and photos for the book. Duffy's copy included here, which is no. 64 of 200 presentation copies, is signed by Bob Neal and Roy Jinks as well as Duffy and comes in a glass-top presentation case. On page 211 there is a handwritten note by S&W collector Hank Means. The revolver and the registration certificate are pictured on pages 148-149. Charles Duffy was officially the third owner of this Registered Magnum having purchased the gun from the second owner, who was a relative of the original owner.

ConditionExcellent, retaining 98% bright original high polish blue finish with slight muzzle wear, a cylinder drag line and some scattered minor handling marks. Nearly all of the original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. The grips are also excellent with a few minor handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine showing minor wear. A well-documented 5 inch Registered Magnum that was pictured and detailed in the ground breaking work "Smith and Wesson, 1857-1945." Provenance: Joseph Bannert, S. B. Petersen, Charles Duffy Collection.
Details
ManufacturerSmith & Wesson
ModelRegistered Magnum
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge357 magnum
Barrel5 inch solid
Finishblue
Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2877
Catalog page372
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