1159 PREWAR SMITH & WESSON 38/44 OUTDOORSMAN REVOLVER.

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This item SOLD at 2022 Aug 30 @ 11:44UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 250.00 USD
Estimated at 500.00 - 800.00 USD
Cal. 38 Sp l. S# 43585. Bbl. 6.5". Mfg. 1934 (1931-1941). 6 shot fluted cylinder. This example is a 5-screw, heavy N frame built in 38 S& W Special to accommodate heavier, faster 38 loads that predated the 357 Magnum. This is the target version of the 1950 "Heavy Duty Pre Model 20". All matching numbers (except grips) to include: barrel, cylinder, extractor and yoke (rear edge facing cylinder). Blued finish, double action. Round barrel w/ extractor shroud. Patridge front sight w/ adjustable rear. Serrated front & back straps. Checkered hammer spur & cylinder release. Serrated trigger. Checkered walnut diamond center Magna grips (S# 55688) w/ large silver S& W medallions (machined medallion retainers with patent dates). CONDITION: factory quality blued refinish is complete & consistent w/ thinning primarily only in areas of mechanical intervention such as a drag line on cylinder & at muzzle. Grips have some light impressions w/ some light checkering wear under close inspection. Proper cylinder timing. Very smooth action. Bore is bright w/ strong rifling. (22-3113/JZ). CURIO. $500-800