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Lot 226: Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless 2nd Model Revolver

Cased Oscar Young Factory Engraved and Silver Plated Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless Second Model Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips and Scarce 5 Inch Barrel

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2021

Lot 226: Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless 2nd Model Revolver

Cased Oscar Young Factory Engraved and Silver Plated Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless Second Model Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips and Scarce 5 Inch Barrel

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2021

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,500
Price Realized:
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Cased Oscar Young Factory Engraved and Silver Plated Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless Second Model Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips and Scarce 5 Inch Barrel

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38 Safety Hammerless
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 5 inch solid rib
Finish: silver/blue
Grip: pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 2960
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 199
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured from 1887 to 1890. Grade 3 factory engraved in broad floral scroll with areas of punch dot background between scrolls by S&W Master Engraver Oscar Young. Standard Smith & Wesson markings and the scarce 5 inch barrel. Matching serial number on the barrel, cylinder, and butt. Includes period hardwood case with 21 .38 S&W cartridges in the block. Provenance: The Roger Muckerheide Collection

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 97% original silver and 85% blue on the trigger guard. Mild handling evidence and some flaking at the muzzle. The pearl grips are very fine with some age lines on the right panel. The case is very good with light wear. Mechanically excellent. A very scarce full silver plated factory engraved antique Safety Hammerless with the seldom see 5 inch barrel length in a fine period case.



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