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Lot 579:Smith & Wesson .357 Registered Magnum Revolver

September 10th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Lot 579:Smith & Wesson .357 Registered Magnum Revolver

September 10th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$6,500 - $8,500

Excellent Smith & Wesson .357 Registered Magnum Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

The accompanying factory letter confirms the 6 1/2 inch barrel, blue finish, Patridge front sight, and square notch rear sight. This early production Registered Magnum originally shipped on May 6, 1936, with a grip adaptor attached, to Lou J. Eppinger Inc., a large S&W distributor in Detroit, Michigan. Standard S&W markings with "REG. 1014" stamped on the inside of the frame. The right grip panel is numbered to a different gun ("62048"). Matching serial numbers appear on the butt, cylinder and ejector shroud. This revolver is from the collection of world famous American country singer and song writer Hank Williams Jr. and includes a certificate of authenticity confirming his ownership as well as the aforementioned factory letter, which is addressed to him. Provenance: The Hank Williams Jr.'s Collection

ConditionExcellent, retaining 97% plus original blue finish with a cylinder drag line, tiny corrosion patch above the S&W barrel marking and touch up over a blemish on the back strap. Nearly all original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. The grips are fine with a couple tiny surface chips near the top and some wear along the top of the checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerSmith & Wesson

ModelRegistered Magnum

TypeRevolver

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Handgun

Caliber / Gauge357 magnum

Barrel6 1/2 inch solid rib

Finishblue

Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL