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2389
$3,450.00

SCARCE SMITH & WESSON FRONTIER DA REVOLVER. SN 12881. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue finish with 6″ keyhole shaped bbl, pinned tall half moon front sight with fixed rear sight. Mounted with matching numbered S&W monogrammed hard rubber grips. Cylinder, has dbl stops with a free groove in between forward stops. This revolver is factory restored as indicated by a 5-pointed star adjacent to serial number and a diamond on frame under the left grip panel, indicating work done prior to World war II. Accompanied by a period original mail order flap holster with simple border decorations & a belt loop on back. PROVENANCE: Wm. J. (Bill) Maier Estate Collection. PROVENANCE: Wm. J. (Bill) Maier Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 97-98% strong factory blue with only slight muzzle & sharp edge wear. Grips are crisp, showing very light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Holster is dark & Neatsfoot oil treated. Fold areas of flap are flexed & slightly deteriorated, otherwise holster & stitching are fine. 4-35092 JR317 (2,000-3,500)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008
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