*RARE SMITH & WESSON K-32 TARGET 1ST MODEL HAND EJECTOR WITH FACTORY LETTER.

SN 675722. Cal. 32 S&W Long. DA revolver built on square butt, 5-screw target K frame. Introduced in 1938, approximately 94 were manufactured by 1941 when production ended due to WWII. Pinned 6″ round bbl. Marble’s Sheared 35-D pinned brass bead blade front sight. U notch adjustable rear sight. 6-shot cylinder. Bright blue finish with case colored hammer and trigger. 2-pc. diamond checkered walnut Magna grips. Serrated grip straps. Butt and bottom of bbl. have matching SN’s. Included is an S&W factory letter signed by historian R.G. Jinks. Letter confirms configuration and features of gun, further stating delivery on March 20, 1939 to a customer in Waupaca, WI. Jinks further points out “these revolvers pre-date the formal announcement to the shooting public that the gun was available for general sales. They are in every way the First Model K-32.” PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very fine original condition. 94% bright original blue, showing small scratches and cylinder drag line with small bright spots at muzzle. Hammer and trigger retrain over 95% case colors. Grips have darkened appearance, with some checkering wear. Mechanics are crisp. Bright bore with sharp rifling. 52332-67 DS (6,000-10,000) C&R – Lot 2427

Auction: Firearms - October 2017

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
	2427	$8,050.00	RARE SMITH & WESSON K-32 TARGET 1ST MODEL HAND EJECTOR WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 675722. Cal. 32 S&W Long. DA revolver built on square butt, 5-screw target K frame. Introduced in 1938, approximately 94 were manufactured by 1941 when production ended due to WWII. Pinned 6″ round bbl. Marble’s Sheared 35-D pinned brass bead blade front sight. U notch adjustable rear sight. 6-shot cylinder. Bright blue finish with case colored hammer and trigger. 2-pc. diamond checkered walnut Magna grips. Serrated grip straps. Butt and bottom of bbl. have matching SN’s. Included is an S&W factory letter signed by historian R.G. Jinks. Letter confirms configuration and features of gun, further stating delivery on March 20, 1939 to a customer in Waupaca, WI. Jinks further points out “these revolvers pre-date the formal announcement to the shooting public that the gun was available for general sales. They are in every way the First Model K-32.” PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very fine original condition. 94% bright original blue, showing small scratches and cylinder drag line with small bright spots at muzzle. Hammer and trigger retrain over 95% case colors. Grips have darkened appearance, with some checkering wear. Mechanics are crisp. Bright bore with sharp rifling. 52332-67 DS (6,000-10,000) C&R – Lot 2427 Auction: Firearms - October 2017 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 K-32 TARGET 1ST MODEL HAND EJECTOR WITH FACTORY LETTER.