GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
RARE SMITH & WESSON K-32 TARGET 1ST MODEL HAND EJECTOR WITH FACTORY LETTER. SMITH & WESSON K-32 675722 32 S&W LONG MODERN; C&R Cal. 32 S&W Long. DA revolver built on square butt, 5-screw target K frame. Introduced in 1938, approximately 94 were manufactured by 1941 when production ended due to WWII. Pinned 6" round bbl. Marble's Sheared 35-D pinned brass bead blade front sight. U notch adjustable rear sight. 6-shot cylinder. Bright blue finish with case colored hammer and trigger. 2-pc. diamond checkered walnut Magna grips. Serrated grip straps. Butt and bottom of bbl. have matching SN's. Included is an S&W factory letter signed by historian R.G. Jinks. Letter confirms configuration and features of gun, further stating delivery on March 20, 1939 to a customer in Waupaca, WI. Jinks further points out "these revolvers pre-date the formal announcement to the shooting public that the gun was available for general sales. They are in every way the First Model K-32." PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very fine original condition. 94% bright original blue, showing small scratches and cylinder drag line with small bright spots at muzzle. Hammer and trigger retrain over 95% case colors. Grips have darkened appearance, with some checkering wear. Mechanics are crisp. Bright bore with sharp rifling. 52332-67 DS (6,000-10,000)