GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1896 "PERFECTED" DA REVOLVER. SMITH & WESSON PERFECTED 15557 32 S&W LONG MODERN; C&R Cal. 32 S&W Long. 1st model hand ejector that became the basis for the I frame. Only 19712 manufactured 1896-1903. Key features include the method of opening the cylinder by pulling on the ejector rod and the cylinder stop mounted on the frame top strap. 4-1/4" rnd bbl with rib. Semi-circular front sight with adjustable rear sight mounted with blade forward of top strap mid-point. 6-shot cylinder with manufacturer and patent date markings between flutes. Blue finish with case colored hammer and trigger. 2-pc checkered hard rubber rnd butt grips. Frame and bbl have matching SN's. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good condition. 80% blue showing areas of scattered flaking on frame. Grips show light wear. Mechanics are fine. Bright bore with sharp rifling. 52332-51 DS (600-1,000)