*SMITH & WESSON PRE- MODEL 23 DA TARGET REVOLVER.

*SMITH & WESSON PRE- MODEL 23 DA TARGET REVOLVER. Cal. 38 spcl. SN 41012. Early 38-44 Outdoorsman’s, blue finish, round top target revolver with 6-1/2” bbl, Partridge front sight, and adjustable rear sight. It has original diamond checkered silver medallion walnut grips. Accompanied by an original type blue and gold box with a picture of a revolver on top. Also accompanies is a Smith & Wesson letter dated June 26, 2000 as having been shipped April 15, 1932 to J. Thomas Gentry, Danville, KY. This letter states that 4761 of these revolvers were produced 1931-1941. CONDITION: Extremely fine. All matching including the grips. Has been fired but very little. Retains 98-99% strong original factory finish. Grips are also extremely fine showing little or no diamond point wear. Bright shiny bore. Box lid has 1 blown corner with heavy edge wear and several nicks and scratches. 4-51724 JR449 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	1440	$1,725.00	SMITH & WESSON PRE- MODEL 23 DA TARGET REVOLVER. Cal. 38 spcl. SN 41012. Early 38-44 Outdoorsman’s, blue finish, round top target revolver with 6-1/2” bbl, Partridge front sight, and adjustable rear sight. It has original diamond checkered silver medallion walnut grips. Accompanied by an original type blue and gold box with a picture of a revolver on top. Also accompanies is a Smith & Wesson letter dated June 26, 2000 as having been shipped April 15, 1932 to J. Thomas Gentry, Danville, KY. This letter states that 4761 of these revolvers were produced 1931-1941. CONDITION: Extremely fine. All matching including the grips. Has been fired but very little. Retains 98-99% strong original factory finish. Grips are also extremely fine showing little or no diamond point wear. Bright shiny bore. Box lid has 1 blown corner with heavy edge wear and several nicks and scratches. 4-51724 JR449 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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