March 1-2, 2018 Firearms, Militaria & Sporting
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/1/2018
Manufactured from 1950-1957. Factory letter indicates this .44 Target Model of 1950 Pre-Model 24 five screw variation, chambered for the .44 Smith & Wesson Special, was shipped Oct. 27, 1945 and delivered to Rex Firearms Co. of New York City with a 6 - 1/2" barrel, Patridge front sight, blue finish with checkered walnut magna grips. Revolver has matching serial numbers on frame, barrel, and cylinder. It sports the period correct silver medallion diamond checkered walnut grips with black disks. Right panel is stamped 204885. The Model of 1950 .44 Target was introduced in September 1950. It is a double action revolver built on the square butt N frame with five screw, shrouded pin barrel, Baughman front sight, six shot fluted cylinder, short throw hammer and double action. Features a target rear sight, case colored hammer and trigger, and trigger shoe installed. Cylinder has drag line, thin freckling and some high edge wear. Otherwise this revolver retains approximately 90% of the factory original finish. Grips are near mint. Indexes fine both single and double action and has a strong bore. These revolvers are very difficult to find.
Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson