GUN FALL 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
PAIR OF DESIRABLE EARLY SMITH & WESSON REVOLVERS. SMITH & WESSON REGISTERED 357 & PRE K 22 675323 & 57068 22 LR & 357 MAG MODERN; C&R 1)357 Registered Magnum. Cal. 357 MAG. 6" bbl with rib. First of a long line of S&W 357 Magnums, the registered models were introduced in 1935 on a custom order basis and registered with S&W to the orig owner. This revolver is registration number 4251. Hand checkered top strap and rib with pin Patridge front sight with adjustable rear sight. Six shot cylinder. Blue finish with case colored hammer and trigger. Two piece Magna diamond checkered walnut grips with silver S&W medallions. 2) K22 Outdoorsman first model. Cal. 22 LR. Bbl 6" round with pinned Patridge front sight and early production adjustable rear sight held by single screw. Six shot fluted cylinder. Blue finish with case colored hammer and trigger. Two piece diamond checkered walnut grips with S&W medallions. Both guns are housed in a custom case with hand tooled leather covering. Green velour interior with blocks for both revolvers. PROVENANCE: Remarkable William Larkin Moore Private Estate Collection of Fine Sporting Arms. CONDITION: 1) Fine, retaining over 97% orig blue. Hammer and trigger have good case colors. Very good bore. Grips show a few small handling marks. 2) Over 90% orig blue with small scratches, spots of freckling and muzzle wear. Hammer and trigger have lightly visible case colors. Very good bore. Grips show very light wear with scattered small marks. Case shows moderate interior and exterior wear. 50594-69 DS (6,500-12,500)