October 25, 2023 The Paul Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/25/2023
1 of only approximately 600 Smith & Wesson Model 51 revolvers manufactured on a round butt J frame. The left side of the barrel is stamped "SMITH & WESSON", with the right side bearing the caliber designation "22 M.R.F. CTG". Left side of frame bears the Smith & Wesson trademark logo, while the right side has Smith & Wesson's manufacturer information. Major metal components exhibit a blued finish, while the hammer and trigger are case color hardened. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Smith & Wesson silver medallion checkered walnut grips. Barrel features a serrated ramp front sight, frame mounted with an adjustable square notch micrometer rear sight. This already scarce example is accompanied by its matching factory cardboard box that contains its factory cleaning kit and warranty card. Box end bears various ink stampings indicating the finish, barrel length, caliber, etc., with the most significant being "MODEL 51 / ROUND BUTT". CONDITION: Excellent, with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting a layer of grease on the exterior, as well as some spots of light freckling overall. Cylinder bears a light dragline. Trigger and hammer retain vibrant case coloring. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well-defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent. Box exhibits moderate external wear, with minor losses to the edges and some scattered marks from handling and storage. An exceptional example of a high condition and incredibly scarce Smith & Wesson Model 51 revolver manufactured on a round butt frame that is complete with its original factory box.
Manufacturer
Smith and Wesson