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Lot #494

Lot 493: Engraved Smith & Wesson 38 Chief's Special Pre-Model 36 Revolver

Rare Engraved Smith & Wesson .38 Chief's Special Target Pre-Model 36 Double Action Revolver with Scrimshawed Grips and Gold Plated Cylinder

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 9, 2022

Lot 493: Engraved Smith & Wesson 38 Chief's Special Pre-Model 36 Revolver

Rare Engraved Smith & Wesson .38 Chief's Special Target Pre-Model 36 Double Action Revolver with Scrimshawed Grips and Gold Plated Cylinder

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 9, 2022

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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Rare Engraved Smith & Wesson .38 Chief's Special Target Pre-Model 36 Double Action Revolver with Scrimshawed Grips and Gold Plated Cylinder

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: Chief Special
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W special
Barrel: 2 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/gold
Grip: carved
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1626
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 310
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1955/56 in rare target sight configuration and subsequently upgraded to its current configuration. Ramped front sight blade with leaf engraving on the solid rib barrel, adjustable rear sight, and jeweled hammer. The frame is engraved with near full coverage scroll engraving over a matted background with "TWB" at the top of the smooth back strap and the gold plated cylinder displays leaf and line engraving. The grips are scrimshawed with floral scroll and are marked "TWB" by hand inside the right panel. The trigger guard has been cut in the style of the famous "Fitz Special" Colt's for faster trigger acquisition. Only about 500 chief special target models were manufactured in the 1959-1957 period.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as professionally upgraded, retaining 99% blue and gold finishes with minor handling evidence, a few age lines in the grips, and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent.



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