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Lot 1232:Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson .32 Safety Hammerless Revolver

May 14th, 2022|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1232:Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson .32 Safety Hammerless Revolver

May 14th, 2022|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,800 - $2,750

Oscar Young Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson .32 Safety Hammerless Second Model Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips and Factory Letter

The accompanying factory letter confirms the 3 inch barrel, nickel finish, "style 2 engraving," and pearl grips. The letter also states the revolver was shipped on February 8, 1906 to J.A. Johnston Co., Pittsburgh, PA. The style 2 engraving features scrollwork on a punch dot background by famed factory engraver Oscar Young. Matching serial number on the butt, cylinder, barrel, and barrel latch. The factory pearl grips have S&W gold medallions. Provenance: The Sheryl Cheely Collection

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 99% plus original nickel plating, nearly all of the original case colors and blue finish, a cylinder drag line, minimal handling marks, crisp engraving, and pearl grip panels with highly attractive fiery colors. Mechanically excellent. As S&W historian Roy Jinks noted in the factory letter, "This is a very nice revolver." This Oscar Young factory engraved Safety Hammerless revolver will look great in any S&W or firearms art collection.

Details

ManufacturerSmith & Wesson

ModelSafety Hammerless

TypeRevolver

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Handgun

Caliber / Gauge32 S&W

Barrel3 inch solid rib

Finishnickel

Grippearl

Item LocationRock Island, IL