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Engraved Smith & Wesson Second Model 32 Double Action Revolver

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:550.00 CAD Estimated At:NA
Engraved Smith & Wesson Second Model 32 Double Action Revolver
serial #4598, 32 S&W, 3 1/2'' barrel with a fair bore showing moderate oxidation, some bright areas and good rifling. This is a rather early Second Model still wearing the rare early floral style grips. The revolver is embellished in near full coverage with period New York style engraving featuring wide flowing foliate scrollwork and geometric zigzag and dot motifs. The metal surfaces retain about 85% original nickel finish with scattered flaking to medium gray-brown patina, many of the areas blending in rather well with the surrounding nickel, along with some old mild oxidation staining. The barrel address and patent dates remain crisp while the hammer and trigger retain some smoky remnants of case-hardening and the triggerguard has mostly flaked to gray with some flakes of bright blue in the protected areas. The black checkered hard rubber grips with floral motif remain in very fine condition showing some mild smoothing overall and a small hairline crack on the right base. The number on the inside of the right panel is difficult to discern though their fit remains very nice. Barrel-to-frame fit exhibits some minor play and the action seems to function well mechanically in both single and double action. A rather nice and scarce little revolver. (13B10826-284) {ANTIQUE} [Dr. W. Lloyd Hudson, Jr. Collection] (800/1200)
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