*ENGRAVED RARE SHORT BARRELED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1950 TARGET DA REVOLVER THAT BELONGED TO ELMER KEITH.

SN S79233. Cal. .44 Special. Blue finish with rare 4″ ribbed bbl, red ramp front sight and white outline adjustable rear sight. It has standard trigger & hammer. Mounted with 2-pc Magna-sized pre-ban African ivory grips with deep relief carved ox head on right side and a 1/2″ square inlaid gold Masonic emblem on the left. Revolver is beautifully engraved in flowing foliate arabesque patterns with nearly full coverage on the frame. Engraving extends up both sides of bbl & onto the ejector shroud. Cylinder is engraved to match on the outer diameter with the flutes not engraved. Frame is 5-screw type. Right side plate is engraved “Elmer Keith”. This revolver will letter from Smith & Wesson as a .44 Target model of 1950, shipped April 20, 1951 to Elmer Keith. It letters with 4″ bbl, blue finish and Baughman front sight. It was charged to the advertising account and the invoice was marked “Mr. Keith has for many years been a very good friend of S&W and assisted in the development of the 357 Magnum. He is now connected with the National Rifle Association as one of the editors of the Technical Department. This presentation has been authorized by Mr. Hellstrom and Mr. Austin.” A copy of this document accompanies this revolver. The engraving is not mentioned in the records, however the inscription on the sideplate is exactly like others presented by Smith & Wesson to Mr. Keith. Accompanied by a Lawrence Model 34F tooled brown leather belt holster. This revolver appears to be 3rd from the top in a picture on p. 179 of Mr. Keith’s book Six Guns. At that time, it still sported its orig diamond checkered walnut grips. This revolver was another of Mr. Keith’s carry guns and has a wonderful, crisp, tuned action. 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: Very fine. Overall retains 96-97% strong dark blue showing only light holster wear on muzzle & sharp edges. Hammer retains strong case colors & the trigger faded case colors, mostly a bright polished metal finish. Grips are sound showing a light golden ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Holster is fine. 4-48014 JR245 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1021

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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	1021	$11,500.00	ENGRAVED RARE SHORT BARRELED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1950 TARGET DA REVOLVER THAT BELONGED TO ELMER KEITH. SN S79233. Cal. .44 Special. Blue finish with rare 4″ ribbed bbl, red ramp front sight and white outline adjustable rear sight. It has standard trigger & hammer. Mounted with 2-pc Magna-sized pre-ban African ivory grips with deep relief carved ox head on right side and a 1/2″ square inlaid gold Masonic emblem on the left. Revolver is beautifully engraved in flowing foliate arabesque patterns with nearly full coverage on the frame. Engraving extends up both sides of bbl & onto the ejector shroud. Cylinder is engraved to match on the outer diameter with the flutes not engraved. Frame is 5-screw type. Right side plate is engraved “Elmer Keith”. This revolver will letter from Smith & Wesson as a .44 Target model of 1950, shipped April 20, 1951 to Elmer Keith. It letters with 4″ bbl, blue finish and Baughman front sight. It was charged to the advertising account and the invoice was marked “Mr. Keith has for many years been a very good friend of S&W and assisted in the development of the 357 Magnum. He is now connected with the National Rifle Association as one of the editors of the Technical Department. This presentation has been authorized by Mr. Hellstrom and Mr. Austin.” A copy of this document accompanies this revolver. The engraving is not mentioned in the records, however the inscription on the sideplate is exactly like others presented by Smith & Wesson to Mr. Keith. Accompanied by a Lawrence Model 34F tooled brown leather belt holster. This revolver appears to be 3rd from the top in a picture on p. 179 of Mr. Keith’s book Six Guns. At that time, it still sported its orig diamond checkered walnut grips. This revolver was another of Mr. Keith’s carry guns and has a wonderful, crisp, tuned action. 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: Very fine. Overall retains 96-97% strong dark blue showing only light holster wear on muzzle & sharp edges. Hammer retains strong case colors & the trigger faded case colors, mostly a bright polished metal finish. Grips are sound showing a light golden ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Holster is fine. 4-48014 JR245 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1021 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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*ENGRAVED RARE SHORT BARRELED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1950 TARGET DA REVOLVER THAT BELONGED TO ELMER KEITH.