August 11, 12, & 13, 2020 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/12/2020
A) Smith & Wesson Model 1917 "Brazilian Contract" serial number 182875. Blued .45 hand ejector, 5-screw N-frame with a 5-1/2 inch barrel. Chambered in .45ACP. Full radius fixed blade front and square notch rear sights. Right side of frame is stamped with Brazilian Seal marked 1937. Square butt with 2-piece checkered walnut grips with S&W medallion. Lanyard ring mounted to butt. CONDITION: Near excellent with approximately 90% original blue with scattered freckling and scratches. Grips are sound, but show heavy wear. Bore is bright with minor abrasion. Action is tight and crisp. B) RAF marked Smith & Wesson British service revolver. Serial number 783392. 5-inch barrel, chambered in .38 S&W. Full radius blade front and square notch rear sights. Square but with 2-piece checkered walnut grips with diamond. Evidence of lanyard. British proof marks on frame and barrel. Faint evidence of British proofs on cylinder. RAF stamped on right side of frame. CONDITION: Very good, as completely refinished. Evidence of over buffing/polishing with rounded corners. Grips show heavy wear. Bore is bright. Action is crisp. -MKS-
Barrel Length
(A) 5 - 1/2" (B) 5"
Caliber/Bore
(A) .45 (B) .38 S&W
Manufacturer
(Both) Smith and Wesson
Model
(A) 1917 (B) . 38 Hand Ejector
Serial Number
(A) 182875 (B) 783392