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Early Smith & Wesson 38 Safety Hammerless Revolver

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:700.00 CAD Estimated At:NA
Early Smith & Wesson 38 Safety Hammerless Revolver
serial #694, 38 S&W, 4'' barrel with a bright pitted bore showing evident rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this First Model revolver retain 98% original nickel finish, with scattered light handling marks, faint scattered bubbling, oxidation staining faintly in the areas of loss, and a small abrasion running down from the sideplate screw. The hammer has toned to a smoky gunmetal patina showing mild case-hardened colors, the topstrap cover plate which houses the ''Z-bar'' retains generous original blue, and the triggerguard has toned to gray showing some original blue in the protected areas. The checkered hard rubber grips remain excellent overall showing a few minor handling marks and some panel-to-panel discoloration. Timing and lockup appear sound, and the ejector is functional though markedly sluggish. This remains an overall high-condition First Model and a nice example of an early 38 ''lemon squeezer.'' (26A10826-613) {ANTIQUE} [Dr. W. Lloyd Hudson Jr. Collection] (1000/1500)
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