July 30th 2016 Premier Firearms Sale (20)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/30/2016
Both of these revolvers are chambered for the .32 S&W long cartridge and are six shot double action revolvers. The first gun is a serial No. 71697 with a 6" barrel. Has a nickel finish and checkered walnut grips. This revolver retains approximately 80% original nickel finish with balance blending to gun metal grey. The serial number is stamped on the bottom of the barrel, back of cylinder and on the butt. There is a number stamped on the right grip but is no longer readable. This is a round butt model with the oversized target two screw grips. Functions perfectly both single and double action with a strong clean bore. This revolver is built on the I-Frame. This is referred to as the Model 1903 Second Change manufactured from 1906 - 1909. The second revolver is serial No. 285980 with a 4" barrel. The serial number can be found under the barrel, back of the cylinder and on inside grip strap. The serial number can also be found written in pencil on the inside of the right grip. Sports a pair of diamond walnut checkered grips with gold medallions. Grips are very good but there is a chip at the toe of the right panel. Bottom of right grip has patent date of 1917. Revolver retains approximately 85% original factory blue finish with high edge wear. Fine case colors on hammer and trigger. This is referred to as the .32 Hand Ejector Third Model built on I-Frame and was manufactured from 1917 - 1942. This is an early example, manufactured prior to 1920. Functions perfectly both single and double action. Has a strong rifled bore.
Serial Number
71697 & 285980