March 15-17, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/15/2022
Smith & Wesson .22 Ladysmith 3rd Model double action revolver chambered in .22 Long. This particular model is a "Club Gun" which is identified by the "0" serial number. Nickel finished square butt 5-screw "M" frame with a 3" pinned barrel. Left side of barrel reads "22 S.&W. CTG" with top of barrel having 2-line address and patent dates. Right side plate has SW trademark. Knurled hammer and smooth-faced trigger. Smooth walnut factory stocks with gold S&W emblems. Inside of left stock has cursive inscription "JB Garland P.P.S. / Birdsey / 1924" and inside the right stock reads "J.B. Garland / P.P.S. / FEB 1st 1924". Matching serial number throughout. Includes factory 2-piece box. CONDITION: Very good overall with most original finish remaining. Stocks have been refinished and slight verdigris around grip screw. Semi-bright bore with good rifling and signs of oxidation. Good mechanics. Box shows heavy wear. GFP.
Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson