*RARE SMITH & WESSON 32 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN 285. Cal. 32 ACP. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ bbl, fixed sights and flat side slide that has “SMITH & WESSON” roll marking on left side and cal marking on right side. Left rear frame has the “S&W” trademark logo. Mounted with highly figured, smooth, 2-pc walnut grips with deep gold S&W logo medallions. Front of the grip has a squeezer finger safety and it is accompanied by one orig magazine. According to Smith & Wesson 1857-1945, Neal & Jinks, there were 957 of these rare pistols produced 1924-1936 making this one of the most rare Smith & Wessons. The Smith & Wesson semi-auto pistols were of equal or better quality than the competitors’ pistols but were introduced during the great depression at a slightly higher price than that of the competitors, and thus sales were not brisk and the pistol became uneconomical to produce. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, plus. Appears to be new and unfired, retaining virtually all of its crisp orig finish with not even sharp edge wear; grips are equally new. Crisp mechanics; brilliant shiny bore. 4-50728 JR408 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1405

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1405	$4,025.00	RARE SMITH & WESSON 32 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 285. Cal. 32 ACP. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ bbl, fixed sights and flat side slide that has “SMITH & WESSON” roll marking on left side and cal marking on right side. Left rear frame has the “S&W” trademark logo. Mounted with highly figured, smooth, 2-pc walnut grips with deep gold S&W logo medallions. Front of the grip has a squeezer finger safety and it is accompanied by one orig magazine. According to Smith & Wesson 1857-1945, Neal & Jinks, there were 957 of these rare pistols produced 1924-1936 making this one of the most rare Smith & Wessons. The Smith & Wesson semi-auto pistols were of equal or better quality than the competitors’ pistols but were introduced during the great depression at a slightly higher price than that of the competitors, and thus sales were not brisk and the pistol became uneconomical to produce. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, plus. Appears to be new and unfired, retaining virtually all of its crisp orig finish with not even sharp edge wear; grips are equally new. Crisp mechanics; brilliant shiny bore. 4-50728 JR408 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1405 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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*RARE SMITH & WESSON 32 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.