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$1,725.00

*VERY RARE LAST PRODUCED SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL HAND EJECTOR M&P MODEL 1899 ARMY-NAVY DA REVOLVER. SN 14000. Cal. 38 S&W. Blue finish with 6″ bbl, integral half moon front sight & diamond checkered rnd butt walnut grips with lanyard loop in butt strap. Butt strap is marked “U.S. ARMY / MODEL 1899”. Grips have inspector initials at top on each side with corresponding initials on frame, bbl & cylinder. Only 1,000 of these revolvers were produced in 1901 for the Army in serial range 13,001 to 14,000. This is the last revolver produced under that contract. See Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains about 80% thin orig factory blue with some flaking & moderate wear. Front & back straps are a blue/gray patina. Grips are sound showing moderate wear with a few bruises and chipped diamonds. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-34168 (2,500-4,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008
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