June 25-28, 2018 Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/27/2018
Built on the .32 HEI frame with pinned barrel, five screw, round butt, blued finish, six shot, double action, adjustable rear target sight, Paine style front sight, gold medallion diamond checkered walnut grips with two screws, and case colored hammer and trigger. The cylinder chambers are not recessed which indicated pre-1935 manufacture. Easily distinguishable long, extended grips known as the Bekeart style. Production first began in 1911. This scarce revolver remains in immaculate condition, retaining virtually all of its original factory blue with a nearly invisible drag line and a touch of muzzle wear. Grips are near mint. Brilliant case colors. Near mint to mint bore and action. About as fine a condition round top Target available. CORRECTION: Revolver has a Paine front sight, not Patridge.