GUN SPRING 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
SMITH & WESSON .38 HAND EJECTOR, MILITARY & POLICE FIRST MODEL WITH FACTORY LETTER. SMITH & WESSON 1899 TARGET 1903 38 SPCL MODERN; C&R Cal. 38 Spcl. Scarce target version with full nickel finish. 5-screw action with pinned bbl. Bbl is 6-1/2" rnd with square cut blade front sight and U notch adjustable rear sight. 6-shot fluted cylinder. Nickel finish with case colored hammer and trigger. Rnd butt pearl grips have gold S&W medallions. Frame and bbl have matching SN's. In continuous production since 1899, the current version of this famed revolver is known as the Model 10. Includes S&W factory letter signed by historian Roy G. Jinks. Letter states this revolver was shipped on April 24, 1900 to Kinco, Maine. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good condition, retaining over 95% nickel finish. Hammer and trigger retain 95% case colors. Right grip panel is chipped at bottom of frame. Mechanics needs attention; Cylinder bolt lacks proper spring tension. Bore is dark with general pitting. Some chambers show spots of pitting. 53079-4 DS (1,500-2,000)