*SPECTACULAR BOOK CASED SMITH & WESSON DA REVOLVER.

*SPECTACULAR BOOK CASED SMITH & WESSON DA REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Spcl. SN 313914. Early hand ejector model with blue finish, 5″ bbl, integral half moon front sight & fixed rear sight. This revolver is beautifully engraved by J. Madole with about 50% coverage, very intricate & delicate superb foliate arabesque patterns. It has a gold band at bbl root & another at rear edge of cyl. Fitted with smooth ivory grips that have deep gold S&W medallions. Engraver’s name is incorporated into engraving pattern at front of frame. There is a small rectangular stamp in butt strap with initials “FEGA”. Accompanied by a wonderful blue ultra-suede lined Huey book case. Case is made from a half-leather bound book titled No Second Place Winner, Bill Jordan. It has gold leaf edges & gold & purple marbled covers. Interior is French fitted for two turnscrews, a brush, a Huey marked cleaning rod & a brass screw top parts jar with engraved lid. All tools have ebony handles. Inside of lid is signed in pencil, “JOHN MADOLE ENGR. / 6-12-1990”. Madol was an outstanding engraver in the Lexington, KY area. There are several other firearms by his hand in this auction. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including bbl & cyl. Appears to be unfired since completion and retains virtually all of its fine custom finish. Grips are outstanding with an age line around right escutcheon & retain a beautiful mellow patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case is very fine with exterior retaining virtually all of its orig Huey finish. Hinge covering paper has separated from body. Bottom lining is very slightly soiled with no apparent fading. Tools are all fine and appear to have never been used. 4-58934 JR46 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	985	$5,175.00	SPECTACULAR BOOK CASED SMITH & WESSON DA REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Spcl. SN 313914. Early hand ejector model with blue finish, 5″ bbl, integral half moon front sight & fixed rear sight. This revolver is beautifully engraved by J. Madole with about 50% coverage, very intricate & delicate superb foliate arabesque patterns. It has a gold band at bbl root & another at rear edge of cyl. Fitted with smooth ivory grips that have deep gold S&W medallions. Engraver’s name is incorporated into engraving pattern at front of frame. There is a small rectangular stamp in butt strap with initials “FEGA”. Accompanied by a wonderful blue ultra-suede lined Huey book case. Case is made from a half-leather bound book titled No Second Place Winner, Bill Jordan. It has gold leaf edges & gold & purple marbled covers. Interior is French fitted for two turnscrews, a brush, a Huey marked cleaning rod & a brass screw top parts jar with engraved lid. All tools have ebony handles. Inside of lid is signed in pencil, “JOHN MADOLE ENGR. / 6-12-1990”. Madol was an outstanding engraver in the Lexington, KY area. There are several other firearms by his hand in this auction. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including bbl & cyl. Appears to be unfired since completion and retains virtually all of its fine custom finish. Grips are outstanding with an age line around right escutcheon & retain a beautiful mellow patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case is very fine with exterior retaining virtually all of its orig Huey finish. Hinge covering paper has separated from body. Bottom lining is very slightly soiled with no apparent fading. Tools are all fine and appear to have never been used. 4-58934 JR46 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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