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Auction: April 11th, 12th & 13th, 2017: 10am

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3114
$3,162.50

*EXCITING LOT OF TWO WALTHER AND MANURHIN MODEL PP SPORT PISTOLS CAL 22.

1) WALTHER PP SPORT. SN 74368C. Cal. 22. 6″ target bbl with commercial Walther banner markings on slide and retailer marked “Interarms” on right side. Date code of 1969 manufacture with oversized factory target grips complete with a box with two magazines and manual. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Gun is as new with virtually no signs of use. Some very slight surface marks from having lived in its box. Box is very fine with slight edge wear. 2) WALTHER PP SPORT. SN 74266C. Cal. 22. 6″ bbl complete with forward shroud and adjustable target sights. Manufactured for Walther in France by Manurhin. Model “Sport Cal. 22 LR” with factory oversized thumb rest target grips and numbers matching box complete with manual and spare magazine. Gun has unusual marking on right side of slide “Repr. J.V. ASTROM-BJURTJARN”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very fine near new condition with slight edge wear with several very small spots of corrosion on right side of slide near the unusual inscription. Grips and spare magazine are as new. Box has very slight edge wear. Manual has several small oil stains. 51569-643, 51569-644 TDW (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3114

3115
$2,012.50

*SUPERB CASED LOT OF TWO WALTHER TARGET PISTOLS OSP 22 SHORT AND GSP 22 LONG RIFLE WITH ACCESSORIES.

1) WALTHER OSP. SN 17508. Cal. 22 Short. Traditional Walther OSP with adjustable stippled wood grip and unusual ported target design bbl with blue steel bbl and shroud and anodized aluminum lower receiver. Comes cased with manual, maintenance tools, spare magazine, and several replacement parts. Retailer marked “Interarms Alexandria, VA”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Excellent as appears to have been very lightly used if at all. Very, very slight edge wear with a very slight thinning of finish on corners of muzzle and edges of sights. Bore and mechanics are as expected, excellent. Housed in a Walther banner luggage carry case fitted for the accessories and a pair of these pistols. 2) WALTHER GSP. SN 50616. Cal. 22 LR. Traditional Walther GSP target pistol with fully adjustable target sights and target grips. Blue steel bbl and shroud with anodized aluminum frame. Complete with manual and test target and replacement parts and maintenance tools. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Condition, as to be expected, is near new with slight handling marks with no apparent distress with very minor edge wear from handling. Case, spare parts, and paperwork are all excellent. Bore and mechanics are equally as fine. 51569-166, 51569-167 TDW (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3115

3116
$1,610.00

*EXCITING LOT OF TWO HAMMERLI TARGET PISTOLS IN 22 L.R. AND 22 SHORT.

1) HAMMERLI INTERNATIONAL. SN 20256. Cal. 22 LR. 8-1/4″ bbl with integral muzzle break and bbl weight. Marked “Hammerli International American Model” with adjustable target stocks and 10 round magazine capacity. Fine target adjustable rear sight and adjustable trigger. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with little or no evidence of actual use. Several very slight scratches and abrasions are on target stocks. Bore and mechanics are excellent. 2) HAMMERLI INTERNATIONAL. SN 0-410. Cal. 22 Short. Slide marked “Hammerli Walther Olympia Pistole”. 8-3/4″ bbl with detachable muzzle break on end. Commercial blue finish on frame and bbl. Black anodized aluminum slide marked “Cal. 22 Short” with adjustable target stocks and 10 round magazine capacity. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very fine overall with typical finish loss from target use. Aluminum slide has slight finish loss at edges and around breech face. Grips are ill fitting and trigger and safety fail to function properly and is sold as is. 51569-265, 51569-267 TDW (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3116

3117
$2,012.50

*OUTSTANDING LOT OF TWO WALTHER OLYMPIA TARGET PISTOLS.

1) WALTHER 1975 OLYMPIA. SN 174. Cal. .22Short. Walther Model 1936 22 Short with Duraluminum slide with muzzle break and one bbl weight. 2-pc checkered walnut grips with appropriate 10 rnd 22 Short Walther mag. Blue finish overall with exception of slide, which is black annodized finish with white inlay highlighting Walther banner crown “N” proofs and cal .22 Short designation. A very rare and highly prized target pistol in any condition. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with slight edgewear but with over 95% finish remaining. Bore and mechanics are excellent. Rear sight has been highlighted with red paint. Walnut grips appear to have been chemically stripped of finish with some finish remaining in protected areas, but are otherwise excellent. C&R 2) WALTHER 1925 OLYMPIA. SN 4236. Cal. .22LR. 7-1/2″ part rnd bbl. Blue finish overall with crown “N” proofs. 2-pc checkered thumbrest stocks with 10 rnd capacity mag. Sport variation made without provision to accept bbl weights and has Drift adjustable rear sight This variation is sometimes known as the special Stoeger model when marketed by that corporation in the United States. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very fine with most blue finish remaining. Typical edgewear at muzzle and high points of sights and forward area of frame. Bore and mechanics are excellent with exception of slide hold open/safety fails to hold slide in rearward position. Checkered target stocks are very good with evidence of wear, but with no serious distress. Approximately 60% of the European varnish is no longer present. C&R 51569-254, 51569-263 TDW (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3117

3118
$1,610.00

*EXTRAORDINARY LOT OF TWO MODEL 1936 WALTHER OLYMPIA PISTOLS, ONE WITH DURALUMINUM SLIDE AND TRIGGER FOR 22 SHORT.

1) WALTHER 1936. SN 6268. Cal. 22 LR. 7-1/2″ part rnd bbl with Windage adjustable rear sight and target adjustable front sight. Commercial blue finish overall with crown N proofs and 2 piece checkered walnut target stocks. Slotted for target weights and 10 round capacity. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Exceptional overall condition with very slight finish loss at muzzle and high points of grip spur and leading edges of trigger guard. Grips are exceptional with slight wear on thumb rest and may have been professionally refinished at some earlier point. Bore and mechanics are excellent. C&R 2) WALTHER 1935. SN 9401. Cal. 22 Short. 7-1/2″ bbl with target weight attached. Rare Duraluminum slide marked “Cal. 22 Kurz”. Target adjustable front and rear sights with Eagle N proofs. 10 round magazine is numbered to another gun and may in fact not be a 22 Short magazine. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good overall with blue finish thinning with approximately 70% remaining one bbl and frame. Lightweight slide shows some distress with numerous small abrasions and wear on high points and edges. Bore and mechanics appear to be fine with exception of the undetermined magazine issue. C&R 51569-148, 51569-150 TDW (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3118

3119
$2,875.00

*SUPERB LOT OF TWO WALTHER OLYMPIA 1936 JAGERSCHAFTS PISTOLS.

1) WALTHER JAGER OLYMPIA. SN 3705. Cal. 22 LR. The sporting variation of the 1936 Olympic pistol with 4″ bbl. Two piece checkered grips with blue finish overall and 10 round magazine capacity. Windage adjustable rear sight. Traditional Walther banner markings on slide with frame being slotted for the addition of target weights if wanted. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine overall condition with most all blue finish remaining with approximately 10% finish loss at edges with the unfortunate addition of a Florida driver’s license having been electrically penciled onto the trigger guard at bottom. Grips are very fine with slight bruising and minor scratches with approximately 20% varnish finish having flaked. Bore and mechanics are excellent. C&R 2) WALTHER JAGER OLYMPIA. SN 9080. Cal. 22 LR. 4″ bbl with blue finish overall. Traditional Walther Banner markings on left side of slide with Windage adjustable rear sight. With Eagle N proofs. 2 piece checkered walnut grips with 10 round magazine capacity and frame slotted for target weights. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very fine overall with most all blue finish remaining with only approximately 5% finish loss at leading edges of muzzle and exposed area of trigger guard and high points of sights. Bore and mechanics are excellent. Grips are very fine with sharp checkering and a slight amount of finish loss at high points of stocks. C&R 51569-178, 51569-179 TDW (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3119

3120
$920.00

*HAMMERLI WALTHER OLYMPIA TARGET PISTOL IN CASE.

SN 0112. Cal. 22LR. 8-7/8″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide “Lenzburg Hammerli Walther Switzerland Olympia-Pistole”. Eagle N proofed. Adjustable rear sight. Adjustable wood target grips. Aluminum frame mounted weight with steel bottom, black crinkle finish on both. Muzzle break on end of bbl. Two magazines with brown plastic bottoms. Two aluminum bbl weights, loose in case. Tool. Comes in black leatherette hinged shooting box. This is a 1950’s production gun. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good showing handling marks and wear consistent with use. Light handling marks on grips. Some minor flaking to edges of crinkle finish on weights. Markings clear. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Case is missing carry handle with wear and scuff marks. 51569-80 GER (1,500-2,000) C&R – Lot 3120

3121
$1,380.00

*SCARCE WALTHER OLYMPIA 1936 TARGET PISTOL IN FITTED LUGGAGE CASE.

SN 7485. Cal. 22. 7-3/8″ bbl. Duraluminum slide finished in green. Standard markings on left and right side of slide. Crown N, Crown B, Crown U, Crown G proof marks. Matching SNs on frame and slide. Checkered extended wood target grips. Matching proper wood bottom magazine. Aluminum frame mounted weight with steel weight on bottom. Steel bbl mounted weight. Brown leatherette luggage-style case with tool and cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very fine with minimal finish wear and handling marks. The finish around the slide SN has been darkened. All markings clear. Grips are very good showing some wear. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Case is fine with light scuff marks, minor cracking to handle. Missing the key. 51569-656 GER (1,500-2,000) C&R – Lot 3121

3122
$1,725.00

*PRIME CASED WALTHER MODEL 1925 SPORT MODEL PISTOL WITH 7-1/2″ BARREL.

SN 4491. Cal. 22 LR. Commercial bright blue finish overall with torpedo target weight numbered to gun. Drift adjustable rear sport sights with checkered one piece wood grips and 10 round magazine. Very fine period fitted single pistol case with green wool lining with dark fabric covering over wood construction. No maker’s name or markings are discernible on casing. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very fine overall with a very modest amount of finish loss on side of slide from operation and at muzzle from use. Estimated no more than 10% finish loss. Grips are exceptionally fine with several very minor bruises and a slight amount of finish loss probably from being stored in the case. Bore is very fine, however, action works intermittently and probably needs a detailed cleaning and gun is sold mechanically as is. 51569-168 TDW (1,250-1,750) C&R – Lot 3122

3123
$805.00

*FINE A.F. STOEGER NEW YORK WALTHER MODEL 1932 OLYMPIC PISTOL.

SN 1453. Cal. 22. 6-5/8″ bbl. Blue finish overall with checkered walnut stocks. 10 round magazine capacity. Hammerless design also known as the “Special Stoeger Model”. Developed after the 1932 Olympics but commonly retailed abroad. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very fine overall with bbl finish thinning and the possible addition of cold blue at one earlier period. Approximately 60% factory blue remains. Checkered walnut grips are good with typical bruises and some areas of checkering showing distress, however there appears to be no breakage or cracks. Bore and mechanics are excellent. 51569-154 TDW (1,250-1,750) C&R – Lot 3123

3124
$2,300.00

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE WALTHER MODEL 1926 SPORT PISTOL WITH 7-1/2″ BARREL.

SN 3655. Cal. 22 LR. 7-1/2″ part rnd bbl with drift adjustable sport sights. Blue finish with one piece checkered walnut sporting grips. 10 round magazine capacity. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very fine overall with most all blue finish remaining with very slight finish loss at muzzle and leading edges of trigger guard. Grips are very fine with slight finish loss with fine checkering and excellent bore and mechanics. 51569-161 TDW (1,000-1,500) C&R – Lot 3124

3125
$1,437.50

*FINE WALTHER COMMERCIAL OLYMPIA-PISTOLE WITH 7-1/2″ BARREL.

SN 3992. Cal. 22 LR. Traditional Model 1936 Olympic pistol with 7-1/2″ bbl. Two piece checkered thumb rest target grips, 10 round magazine capacity with four bbl weights attached with commercial Walther markings on slide and target adjustable sights. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very fine overall with a minimum of finish loss. Slight loss is apparent at leading edges of muzzle, high points of sights, leading edges of trigger guard. Grips are equally as fine with one very minor chip at bottom right side and several small bruises on base of grip. bore and mechanics are equally excellent. 51569-176 TDW (1,000-1,500) C&R – Lot 3125

3126
$1,207.50

*SUPERB WALTHER MODEL 1936 OLYMPIA WITH WEIGHTS AND TARGET STOCKS.

SN 3965. Cal. 22 LR. 10 Shot capacity. Pre-war rust blue finish with Windage adjustable rear sights and two piece checkered factory oversized thumb rest target stocks. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Excellent overall with most all blue finish remaining, with only an estimated 20% finish loss on exposed areas of weight. Backstrap and corners of muzzle and rear of grip rest. Bore and mechanics are excellent. 51569-152 TDW (1,000-1,500) C&R – Lot 3126

3127
$2,012.50

*UNUSUAL LONG BARRELED MODEL 1936 WALTHER OLYMPIA PISTOL WITH 9-1/2″ BARREL.

SN 8761. Cal. 22 LR. 9-1/2″ target barrel with four target weights. Blue finish overall. Checkered wood stocks. 10 round magazine capacity. Target adjustable sights with aluminum trigger. Eagle N proofs with commercial Walther banner markings on slide assembly. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine overall with minimal finish loss at muzzle, high points of slide and sights and corners of backstrap. Grips are very fine with slight wood finish loss and a very minimal amount of distress. Bore and mechanics are exceptional showing little actual use. A very unusual Walther example. 51569-173 TDW (800-1,200) C&R – Lot 3127

3128
$747.50

*EXCEPTIONAL WALTHER MODEL 1926 SPORT MODEL PISTOL.

SN 5190. Cal. 22 LR. 7-1/2″ part rnd bbl with rust blue finish overall. Drift adjustable rear sight and one piece checkered walnut grips with numbers matching target weight. Crown N proofs. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Blue finish is exceptionally fine overall with less than 5% finish loss on edges. Detachable numbered bbl weight has some distress with several scratches and abrasions and approximately 10% finish loss. Grips have at one point been repaired for a crack on left side below safety and have suffered slight finish loss. Bore and mechanics appear fine. 51569-153 TDW (800-1,200) C&R – Lot 3128

3129
$1,035.00

*VERY FINE WALTHER 1936 OLYMPIA TARGET PISTOL.

SN 7785. Cal. 22. 7-1/2″ bbl. Crown N proofs. Blue finish overall with Walther commercial markings on slide. Two piece thumb rest checkered target stocks. 10 round capacity. Target adjustable sights. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good overall condition with most blue finish remaining with some finish loss at edges and thinning on sides of bbl. Indications by wear markings on bottom of bbl from the previous use of target weights. Grips are very good with several small scratches and abrasions. Bore and mechanics are excellent. 51569-160 TDW (800-1,200) C&R – Lot 3129

3130
$1,150.00

*EXCEPTIONAL WALTHER 1936 OLYMPIC TARGET PISTOL.

SN 7875. Cal. 22 LR. 7-1/2″ target bbl with multiple target weights attached. Blue finish overall with two piece thumb rest checkered target grips. Eagle N proofs. Target adjustable sights. 10 round magazine capacity. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very fine overall with slight finish loss at muzzle and high points. Grips are very fine with some exterior finish loss. Bore and mechanics are excellent. Weights have several small areas of abrasion, however not affecting the gun itself. 51569-171 TDW (800-1,200) C&R – Lot 3130

3131
$977.50

*GOOD WALTHER MODEL 1932 OLYMPIC PISTOL.

SN 5201. Cal. 22 LR. 7-1/2″ part rnd bbl. Blue finish overall with one piece checkered wood grips and numbers matching target weight attached. 10 round magazine capacity. Drift adjustable sport sights. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Good overall condition with good bore and mechanics with numerous small nicks and abrasions and several areas of applied cold blue finish with a small crack in wooden grips towards rear and a small letter “R” carved into the face of grip on right side. 51569-165 TDW (400-600) C&R – Lot 3131

3132
$3,105.00

*STELLAR LOT OF TWO GERMAN WALTHER COMMEMORATIVE PISTOLS WITH THREE DIGIT SERIAL NUMBERS.

1) WALTHER P38. SN 029. Cal. 9 mm. Traditional commercial Walther P-38 with gold inlay and inscription indicating 50 Year Commemorative and SN 029. Ulm pattern relief carved Walther grips in matching Walther wooden presentation case complete with spare magazine, test target, and original factory cardboard shipping box numbered to same. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: As new with no distress or indications of wear. Cardboard box has minor scuff on top with excellent label and edges. A very unique and uncommon variation. 2) WALTHER P5. SN 034. Cal. 9 mm. 3-1/2″ bbl with high polish commercial blue with gold appointments and inlay indicating 100 Year Anniversary of Walther manufacturing. Three digit number 034 with two piece Ulm pattern relief carved grips in a Walther matching walnut display case and orig numbers matching box with all paperwork and test target and spare magazine. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Firearm is as new with no obvious signs of use. The possibility of having a handling mark or two, but were not found by this cataloger. Display case has one partition that is loose and needs to be reattached. A very exciting pairing of guns. 51569-578, 51569-615 TDW (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3132

3134
$3,450.00
Revised: 4/6/2017

Please Note: There was a typographical error. It is a Pre-Model 29 NOT Pre-Model 27.

*SMITH & WESSON PRE MODEL 27 44 MAG REVOLVER.

SN S165676. Cal. .44 mag. 6-1/2″ bbl. Full blued finish with case colored hammer and trigger. Two-piece Coke bottle, diamond pattern grips are checkered. Five screw frame. CONDITION: Excellent, as very lightly used, retaining 98% orig blued finish. Dragline is present. Trigger and hammer retain approximately 80% case color. Grips are crisp with only minor handling marks. Bore is excellent. Mechanics are crisp. 51138-60 JSL (1,500-2,500) C&R – Lot 3134

3135
$2,875.00

*SCARCE SMITH & WESSON MODEL 52-2 SEMI-AUTO TARGET PISTOL WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN A589772. Cal 38 SPCL. Blue finish with 5″ bbl, Patridge front sight & fully adjustable rear sight. Mounted with silver medallion checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by its orig 2-pc blue & silver Bangor Punta Co. box containing the pistol, 2 magazines, cleaning kit, owners manual & papers. These Model 52 pistols were some of the finest target pistols produced in the 1950s & 1960s and were used by many national shooting teams. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Appears to be new & unfired retaining virtually all of its orig factory finish. Grips have a couple small creases in the finish. Box is equally new. 51176-55 JRL (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3135

3136
$3,162.50

*LOT OF THREE SMITH & WESSON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVERS.

1) SMITH & WESSON 30-1. SN 811287. Cal. 32S&WLONG. 2″ bbl, full nickel finish with 2-pc checkered walnut grips. Left side of bbl shows “S&W” logo. Right side of bbl shows Cal. mark. Left side of frame shows “S&W” trademark. Right side of frame shows “S&W” address. SN is stamped on the butt. Model number is stamped in crane mortise of frame. Assembly number “73643” is stamped on the lower left side of grip frame and on the crane. Right grip has SN stamped. Grips are both marked “JRD”. Revolver is housed in a silver S&W box with end label confirming features and SN. Box contains wrapping paper, instruction sheet and cleaning rod. CONDITION: Very fine. Pistol retains nearly all of the nickel finish with only a slight drag mark around the rear periphery of the cylinder. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Chambers are clean. Hammer and trigger show nearly all of the case color finish. All markings are sharp. Grips are fine. Box is very good with only minor scuff marks overall. C&R 2) SMITH & WESSON TERRIER. SN 0460. Cal. 38S&W. S&W Terrier Double-Action Revolver. 2″ bbl, full blue finish, 2-pc walnut grips with S&W medallions. Left side of bbl show “S&W” logo. Right side of the bbl shows “S&W” Cal. mark. SN is stamped on butt and rear face of cylinder. Assembly number “11816” appears in the crane mortise of frame and on crane opposite mortise. Left side of frame shows “S&W” trademark. Right side of frame shows “S&W” address. Grips are not marked. CONDITION: Very fine. Revolver retains 98% blue finish overall with a slight drag mark on the rear periphery of cylinder. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Chambers are clean. Hammer and trigger show a generous amount of case color. Grips are fine. C&R 3) SMITH & WESSON 60. SN 515404. Cal. 38Spcl. 2″ bbl, brushed stainless steel finish, 2-pc checkered walnut grips. Left side of bbl shows “S&W” logo. Right side of bbl shows “S&W” Cal. designation. Left rear of frame has “S&W” trademark. Right front of frame has “S&W” address. SN is stamped on butt and on inside of right grip. Assembly number “72037” appears on inside left of butt and on crane. Model number is stamped in crane mortise of frame. Housed in a blue S&W box with end label confirming finish and model number. SN on left label is “477685”. CONDITION: Fine. Revolver shows a brushed stainless finish overall with some slight abrasion at the muzzle and on the cylinder. Cylinder shows slight drag mark around right periphery. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Chambers and cylinder face are dirty. Hammer and trigger are also brushed stainless. Trigger has a wide shoe attached. All markings are sharp and clear. Box is very good with some slight scuff marks. C&R 51138-46, 51138-47, 51138-48 TEP (1,500-2,100) – Lot 3136

3137
$1,725.00

*LOT OF TWO SMITH & WESSON PISTOLS.

1) SMITH & WESSON MODEL 18-3. SN 1K7892. Cal. .22. 4″ bbl, blue finish, checkered 2-pc walnut Magnum grips. Bbl is marked on left side with S&W logo, right side shows cal mark. Front sight has red nail polish. Frame shows SN stamped in crane mortise and on butt. Assembly number 79841 is stamped on crane and on bottom inside of grip frame. Cyl is not marked. Adjustable rear target sight with nail polish applied. Both grips are marked KT.357 on inside. Revolver is housed in a blue S&W box with paperwork and kraft paper wrap. CONDITION: Fine. Revolver retains 98% dark blue finish overall, with slight muzzle wear and a slight drag mark around the rear periphery of the cyl. Bore is frosty with sharp rifling. Chambers are good. Hammer and trigger show nearly all the case color finish. Grips are also fine, with sharp checkering and only slight handling marks and high point wear. Box is very good, intact, with some cracks and some masking tape. C&R 2) SMITH & WESSON MODEL 46 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARGET PISTOL. SN 74395. Cal. .22 LR. 7″ bbl, blue finish, checkered thumb piece 2-pc walnut grips. Also included is an extra 5″ bbl. Pistol also comes with two mags. Bbls are marked S&W on left side with cal mark on right side. Left side of frame shows SN, right side of frame shows S&W trademark and model NO. Pistol is equipped with adjustable target sights. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Pistol retains 90%+ blue finish on both bbls and on frame. Bores are frosty with strong rifling. All markings are sharp and clear. Grips are also very good to fine, with sharp checkering and no missing pieces. Mags both show nearly all of the blue finish. A nice pair of Smith & Wesson’s for the target shooter. 51138-44, 51138-45 TEP (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3137

3138
$4,025.00

*COLLECTOR’S TRIO OF DESIRABLE SMITH & WESSON SEMI AUTO PISTOLS.

1) SMITH & WESSON 41. SN 18813. Cal. 22LR. Early variation with heavy 7″ bbl and factory muzzle brake. Patridge front sight & fully adjustable target rear sight. Factory 2-pc checkered walnut thumb rest target grips, 10 rnd factory marked mag. Accompanied by factory adjustable bbl weight kit. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Excellent. Gun retains 98% of its orig finish, with only sharp edge and slide wear with little evidence of firing. C&R 2) SMITH & WESSON 52-1. SN 104373. Cal. .38 SPL. 5″ bbl. Ramp front sight and adjustable rear sight. True single action semi auto pistol designed for the mid range target load. Blued finish, checked 2-pc grips with S&W medallions. 5 rnd single stack mag. Checkered backstrap. Accompanied by factory 2-pc box with extra mag., cleaning accessories and instruction manual. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: As new, little evidence of firing. Box is sound, paperwork crisp. C&R 3) SMITH & WESSON 41. SN 9689. Cal. 22LR. Early variation with heavy 7″ bbl and factory muzzle brake. Patridge front sight & fully adjustable target rear sight. 2-pc checkered walnut thumb rest target grips, 10 rnd factory marked mag. Accompanied by factory adjustable bbl weight kit and factory box with instruction manual and early sales invoices. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Excellent. Gun retains 98%+ its orig finish, with only sharp edge and slide wear with little evidence of firing. Box is crisp and sound. C&R 51569-68, 51569-79, 51569-639 JWD (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3138

3139
$1,035.00

*LOT OF THREE SMITH & WESSON REVOLVERS.

1) SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL HAND EJECTOR D.A.. SN 406. Cal. .32-20. 6-1/2″ bbl, full blue finish, case colored hammer and trigger, 2-pc checkered walnut grips. Bbl shows 2-line Smith & Wesson address and patent marks. Last patent date is October 4, 1898. SN 406 is stamped on the bottom of the grip, rear face of the cyl, and on the bottom of the bbl near the breech. SN is also written in pencil on the inside of the right grip, number 9802 is also stamped on the inside of the right grip. Assembly number 752 is stamped on the frame inside the crane mortise and is also seen on the crane opposite the frame number. Right rear side of frame bears a “S&W” trademark stamp. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 60-70% bright blue finish, with the wear mostly on the left side toward the muzzle that is blending to a smooth plum patina. Bbl has light handling marks and scratches overall. Bbl marks are sharp. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Frame also retains 50-60% bright blue finish blending to a plum/brown patina toward the rear of the frame. Grip straps show a plum/blue patina. Cyl again retains about 50-60% bright blue finish with some slight flaking that is blended with a plum/brown patina. Blue is bright in the flutes. Cyl has a light drag mark around the rear periphery. Chambers are clean. Hammer and trigger both retain a generous amount of case color finish. Grips are fine with sharp checkering, and only a few small dents on the right side. An opportunity to obtain a very nice condition 1st model hand ejector S&W revolver, one of only 5311 made between 1899 and 1902. C&R 2) SMITH & WESSON NO. 1 REVOLVER. SN 92346. Cal. .22 RF. 3-3/16″ bbl, full nickel finish, with plain 2-pc rosewood grips. Bbl shows 1-line S&W address and patent mark, stamped on top flat. SN is stamped on outside bottom of grip frame. Assembly number “BB6″ is stamped on grip frame under right grip, on front face of cyl, and on the inside face of the bbl breech. SN is also stamped on inside of right grip. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl, frame, and cyl retain nearly all of the orig nickel finish that has turned slightly dull. Cyl has a slight drag mark. Bore is bright with strong rifling. All markings are sharp and clear. Revolver appears to be un-fired. Hammer shows a generous amount of case color finish. Spur trigger is a blue/gray patina. 3) SMITH & WESSON 32 DA 3RD MODEL REVOLVER. SN 93686. Cal. .32 S&W. 3” bbl, full nickel finish, 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips with S&W logo. Bbl has 2-line S&W address and patent mark on top of bbl rib. SN is stamped on the butt, back of the cyl, and on the bbl latch. All numbers match. There is a collectors inventory number written with electric pencil on the inside of the frame under the cyl. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Revolver retains 80% orig nickel overall that has dulled with age and shows a few scratches and mars. Hammer and trigger retain a generous amount of case color. Bbl latch retains a generous amount of blue. All markings are sharp and clear. Grips are very good, with sharp checkering and clear logos. 51500-22, 51500-23, 51500-24 TEP (1,500-2,250) – Lot 3139