RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON 3RD MODEL SINGLE ACTION 38 REVOLVER.

RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON 3RD MODEL SINGLE ACTION 38 REVOLVER. Cal. 38 S&W. SN 19254. Nickel finish with 4″ keyhole bbl, half-moon front sight with deep gold medallion pearl grips. Both sides of the frame, both sides of the top strap, bbl, ejector housing & pivot, along with the islands between the flutes are very nicely engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Left toe of frame under grip is stamped “3 64” indicating factory refinish in March 1964. It appears that heel of butt has been squeezed in a vice. Grips may not be orig to this revolver although they fit perfectly & match condition as well. This revolver is guaranteed to letter with factory engraving, nickel plating & pearl grips. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 97-98% strong orig nickel finish with slight muzzle edge wear. Hammer & trigger guard retain generous amounts of orig case colors. Grips are extremely fine with lots of color & fire. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. This revolver has been fired, but very little. 4-57461 JR607 (3,500-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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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	311A.	$0.00	RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON 3RD MODEL SINGLE ACTION 38 REVOLVER. Cal. 38 S&W. SN 19254. Nickel finish with 4″ keyhole bbl, half-moon front sight with deep gold medallion pearl grips. Both sides of the frame, both sides of the top strap, bbl, ejector housing & pivot, along with the islands between the flutes are very nicely engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Left toe of frame under grip is stamped “3 64” indicating factory refinish in March 1964. It appears that heel of butt has been squeezed in a vice. Grips may not be orig to this revolver although they fit perfectly & match condition as well. This revolver is guaranteed to letter with factory engraving, nickel plating & pearl grips. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 97-98% strong orig nickel finish with slight muzzle edge wear. Hammer & trigger guard retain generous amounts of orig case colors. Grips are extremely fine with lots of color & fire. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. This revolver has been fired, but very little. 4-57461 JR607 (3,500-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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