July 30th 2016 Premier Firearms Sale (20)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/30/2016
5" barrel chambered for the .38 Special. Often referred to as the .38/44 Heavy Duty chambered for the .38 Special but built on the large square butt N frame to handle powerful loads. Features six shot, double action half moon front sight, square butt, case colored hammer and trigger, with silver medallion diamond checkered walnut magna grips. This gun has matching serial number on cylinder and yoke. Grips are proper type but numbered to another gun. A red front sight insert has been installed. Backstrap is starting to grey out. Light cylinder line, light muzzle wear, light high edge wear, and some thinning on trigger guard. Strong clean bore. Perfect action. Grips are very good with a couple of minor dings. A used but well-cared for early post-war large frame Pre-20. Factory letter confirms all of the above and was shipped July 9th, 1952 to Hunt & Mottel Co. in Tacoma, Washington.