GUN SPRING 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/21/2018
OUTSTANDING SMITH & WESSON 44 DOUBLE ACTION FRONTIER REVOLVER IN ORIG BOX. SMITH & WESSON 44 DBL ACTION FRONTIER 10481 44 RUS Cal. .44 Russian. 6-1/2" bbl. Deep, rich factory blue finish overall with vivid case colors on hammer and trigger. 2pc Smith & Wesson hard rubber monogrammed grips. These large frame dbl action Smith & Wessons were truly Smith & Wesson's first foray into the dbl action world. They were known for their outstanding fit and finish. They were well known for their reliability and strength and were favored throughout the world and frequently encountered being utilized by troops during the first World War. This outstanding example is housed in what appears to be its orig factory purple pebble grain finished cardboard box with both top and bottom label on edge indicating "FRONTIER" on top label and "SMITH & WESSON DOUBLE 44 ACTION BLUED.6 1/2 INCH" on the bottom. PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: Outstanding overall condition with a very slight amount of finish loss at muzzle and on blade sight as well as in several small areas of cyl. All areas of loss are consistent with being housed in its orig cardboard box. Estimated at over 97% finish and retaining virtually all of its vivid case colors on trigger and hammer. Bore and chambers of cyl are excellent. Mechanics function properly with a strong a solid lock-up and crisp action. Box is very fine with very strong label with slight material loss at top and two loose corners on lid of box. Lightly visible on bottom of box in pencil is matching SN to revolver. Revolver has matching numbers found on frame, bbl, cyl and interior of one grip. An outstanding example. 53094-23 TDW (3,500-4,500) W/BOX