Lot 1533: Smith & Wesson .38/44 Heavy Duty Revolver with Factory Letter
Smith & Wesson .38/44 Heavy Duty Pre-Model 20 Double Action Revolver with Gold Box and Factory Letter
Auction Date: December 10, 2022
Lot 1533: Smith & Wesson .38/44 Heavy Duty Revolver with Factory Letter
Smith & Wesson .38/44 Heavy Duty Pre-Model 20 Double Action Revolver with Gold Box and Factory Letter
Auction Date: December 10, 2022
Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized: 
Smith & Wesson .38/44 Heavy Duty Pre-Model 20 Double Action Revolver with Gold Box and Factory Letter
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38/44 Heavy Duty
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W special
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
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Item Interest: Active
Serial Number: 
Catalog Page: 366
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:
The included factory letter lists this revolver as having a 4 inch barrel, blue finish and checkered walnut magna grips when shipped on May 25, 1955 to Dave Cook Sporting Goods Co. in Denver, Co. Matching serial number on butt, right grip panel, cylinder, and ejector shroud. Also included is a correct S&W gold box (serial number illegibly faded).
Rating Definition:
Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish with light handling marks, a faint cylinder drag line, and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very good with storage and handling marks mostly concentrated around the corners.
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