Lot 17
Smith & Wesson .38 Single Action 3rd Model, .38 S&W cal. revolver, 6 1/2" ribbed barrel, Nickel, 1892, Antique
Sold
$1,670
Timed Auction
Oct. 2017 1-50
Category
Description
Smith & Wesson .38 Single Action 3rd Model, .38 S&W cal. revolver. Serial #2308, mfg. 1892. Antique. Very good condition. Beautiful and original Third Model with 6 1/2" ribbed barrel and excellent bore. Original nickel finish is 80% with the expected chipping and some fading on the barrel. Good tight action. Shiny bore with strong rifling. Vivid maker's name and 1871 patent date on barrel top. S&W marked checkered hard rubber grips are excellent and are now going to correct brown color. Matching serials: Barrel/cylinder/butt (frame). Work wonderfully. A super find! Very collectible. Antique - can ship to your doorstep. Gunrunner West item.