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Lot #3284
Lot #3286

Lot 3285: Smith & Wesson K-32 Masterpiece (Pre-Model 16) Revolver

Rare Smith & Wesson K-32 Masterpiece (Pre-Model 16) Double Action Revolver with Gold Box and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 27, 2023

Lot 3285: Smith & Wesson K-32 Masterpiece (Pre-Model 16) Revolver

Rare Smith & Wesson K-32 Masterpiece (Pre-Model 16) Double Action Revolver with Gold Box and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 27, 2023

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Rare Smith & Wesson K-32 Masterpiece (Pre-Model 16) Double Action Revolver with Gold Box and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: K 32
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 S&W Long
Barrel: 6 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1381
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 200
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

This is one of only 3,630 K-32 Masterpiece (Model 16) revolvers S&W manufactured over a 26 year period starting in 1947. It is the rarest of the standard K-Masterpiece series. The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped on June 22, 1955 and delivered to Rose, Kimball & Baxter Co. of Elmira, New York with a 6 inch barrel, blue finish and checkered walnut grips. Matching serial numbers are on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder, and barrel. Comes with the original S&W gold box numbered to the gun. Very rare late production 5-screw frame with wide barrel rib. Provenance: The Dave Ballantyne Collection

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 98% plus original blue finish with a faint cylinder drag line, slight wear at the muzzle and limited handling marks. 99% plus original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. The grips are also excellent with crisp checkering. The box is fine. Mechanically excellent.



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