*CONSECUTIVE NUMBERED PAIR OF INSCRIBED HIGH LUSTRE BLUE SMITH & WESSON MODEL 57 DA REVOLVERS THAT BELONGED TO ELMER KEITH.

SN 5239001 & 5239002. Cal. .41 Magnum. Spectacular pair of identical revolvers with 4″ heavy ribbed bbls that have gold insert ramp front sights & white outline adjustable rear sights. Frames are 3-screw style with target triggers & hammers. Right sideplates are factory engraved, in script “Elmer Keith”. Revolvers are mounted with left & right hand, 2-pc pre-ban African ivory grips that have raised “Elmer Keith” facsimile of Mr. Keith’s signature. A manila tag attached to number “S239002” states “One of a pair / gold front sight / EK engraved / killed five caribou in Arctic.” These revolvers will letter from Smith & Wesson in caliber .41 Magnum as a consecutive numbered pair with 4″ bbls, gold ramp front sights, white outline rear sights, blue finish, target hammers, target triggers and engraved “Elmer Keith”, shipped March 5, 1964 and billed on advertising account at no charge. Accompanied by a copy of a Smith & Wesson internal accounting document dated March 5, 1964 with the recipient, Elmer Keith, Salmon, Idaho, shipping two Model 57, 41 magnum 4″ revolvers with target hammer & target trigger, engraved “ELMER KEITH” “(Gold ramp F.S., white outline rear)” and lists the SNs of these revolvers. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our “Ivory Position Statement” and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object”. This information is located in our catalog on pages 30 and 31. PROVENANCE: The Elmer Keith Estate Collection. CONDITION: Revolvers are absolutely identical & retain virtually all of their bright, glossy factory blue with only some faint dulling on each side of the muzzle of #S239002, apparently from holster wear on the arctic hunting trip. Grips are equally new showing no visible flaws and retain a light ivory patina. Both revolvers have been fired but very little. Mechanics are crisp with very nicely tuned actions. Brilliant shiny bores. 4-47978 JR242 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 1028

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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	1028	$23,000.00	CONSECUTIVE NUMBERED PAIR OF INSCRIBED HIGH LUSTRE BLUE SMITH & WESSON MODEL 57 DA REVOLVERS THAT BELONGED TO ELMER KEITH. SN 5239001 & 5239002. Cal. .41 Magnum. Spectacular pair of identical revolvers with 4″ heavy ribbed bbls that have gold insert ramp front sights & white outline adjustable rear sights. Frames are 3-screw style with target triggers & hammers. Right sideplates are factory engraved, in script “Elmer Keith”. Revolvers are mounted with left & right hand, 2-pc pre-ban African ivory grips that have raised “Elmer Keith” facsimile of Mr. Keith’s signature. A manila tag attached to number “S239002” states “One of a pair / gold front sight / EK engraved / killed five caribou in Arctic.” These revolvers will letter from Smith & Wesson in caliber .41 Magnum as a consecutive numbered pair with 4″ bbls, gold ramp front sights, white outline rear sights, blue finish, target hammers, target triggers and engraved “Elmer Keith”, shipped March 5, 1964 and billed on advertising account at no charge. Accompanied by a copy of a Smith & Wesson internal accounting document dated March 5, 1964 with the recipient, Elmer Keith, Salmon, Idaho, shipping two Model 57, 41 magnum 4″ revolvers with target hammer & target trigger, engraved “ELMER KEITH” “(Gold ramp F.S., white outline rear)” and lists the SNs of these revolvers. Special Note:* This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our “Ivory Position Statement” and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object”. This information is located in our catalog on pages 30 and 31. PROVENANCE: The Elmer Keith Estate Collection. CONDITION: Revolvers are absolutely identical & retain virtually all of their bright, glossy factory blue with only some faint dulling on each side of the muzzle of #S239002, apparently from holster wear on the arctic hunting trip. Grips are equally new showing no visible flaws and retain a light ivory patina. Both revolvers have been fired but very little. Mechanics are crisp with very nicely tuned actions. Brilliant shiny bores. 4-47978 JR242 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 1028 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*CONSECUTIVE NUMBERED PAIR OF INSCRIBED HIGH LUSTRE BLUE SMITH & WESSON MODEL 57 DA REVOLVERS THAT BELONGED TO ELMER KEITH.