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New York-Engraved Smith & Wesson 38 Single Action Revolver

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:1,400.00 CAD Estimated At:NA
New York-Engraved Smith & Wesson 38 Single Action Revolver
serial #9760, 38 S&W, 3 1/4" barrel with a bright very good bore showing scattered pitting throughout with strong rifling. This is a lovely First Model engraved in classic New York-style, showing punch-dot backed foliate scroll along the frame, barrel, and cylinder, with the window being framed by geometric linework and spiral motif around the hinge screw with another punch-dot backed foliate motif and light undulating borderwork along the backstrap and a charming art-deco flourish around the rear sight latch; the hammer, trigger, and ejector spring have toned to a smoky gunmetal patina and the sight latch retains vestiges of rich case-hardening. It retains 96% original nickel finish with loss scattered mainly about the cylinder and breech with edge wear around the muzzle, scattered light handling marks, and oxidation staining in the areas of loss. The smooth mother-of-pearl grips remain excellent showing no handling wear or checking to speak of with the only apology being a slight gap in the fit of the right panel. Timing and lockup appear sound and ejector function remains robust. A lovely ''Baby Russian.'' (26B10826-690) {ANTIQUE} [Dr. W. Lloyd Hudson Jr. Collection] (2000/4000)