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1638
$3,162.50

*LOT OF 6 SMITH & WESSON REVOLVERS. SN 88156, 596912, 637132, B58992, 586934, 6D03506. Revolver 1: TERRIER. Model 32. SN 88156. Cal. 38 S & W. Flat latch 2″ bbl. Blued small “J” frame. Wooden grips. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item in 1998. Revolver 2: VICTORY. SN 596912. Cal. 38 Special. Standard configuration with Parkerized frame. Plain wooden unmarked grips. Top of frame is stamped with flaming bomb proof, “U. S. Property” and “GHD”. Revolver 3: 1905 M & P. SN 637132. Cal. 38 Special. 4″ Bbl. Nickel-plated, square butt. Pearl grips (no medallions). Box contains cleaning brush. Paper label matches configuration, SN scratched in. Revolver 4: ESCORT. Model 61. SN B58992 Cal. 22 LR. 2-1/2″ Bbl. Blue finish. Plastic grips. Orig blue box. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from E. Burt in 1981. Revolver 5: M & P. Model 1905. SN 586934 Cal. 38 Special. 5″ Bbl. Blued finish. Square butt. Wooden checkered grips. In what appears to be orig maroon box. Blue paper label with correct configuration. “204” in pencil. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item in 1983Revolver 6: M & P. Model 12. Airweight. SN 6D03506. Cal. 38 Special. 4″ Bbl. Blued finish. Square butt. In its orig blue box with cleaning equipment in bag. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item in 1981. PROVENANCE: 3) Bill Halbert 1981; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Revolver 1: TERRIER. Excellent, retaining most of its blue with holster strap wear on grip and trigger guard. Edges slightly silvered. Flaking on top of frame, and on cylinder. Bore is excellent. Action crisp. Revolver 2: VICTORY. Excellent. Near new, with only the slightest silvering at muzzle, and sharp edges. Bore is excellent. Action is tight and crisp. Revolver 3: M & P 1905. Excellent, retaining nearly all of its nickel-plating, worn through at muzzle. Some lifting on top of frame. Numerous minor marks. Grips fit well, and look original. Bore is excellent. Action tight and crisp. Box edges are worn, and considerably chipped. Front partition is cracked out. Some repairs. Label good, cracked with some bits missing. Revolver 4: ESCORT. Excellent. Near new with a few marks on blue. Some scuffs on left grip. Box is excellent. Revolver 5: M & P. Excellent. Near new with slight silvering at muzzle. Couple of marks are on action, drag line on cylinder. Bore is excellent. Action crisp and tight. Box is excellent, with a few minor chips and soiling. Label is fine. Revolver 6: M 12 Airweight. Excellent, near new, with only storage rub marks on cylinder, appears unfired. Box is very fine. Corners are rubbed. Areas where removal of tape has marred finish. 4-45512 MGM40 (3,000-4,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012
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