1248 US NAVY MODEL OF 1899 SMITH & WESSON .38 MILITARY

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 500.00 USD
Estimated at 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
& POLICE 1ST MODEL DA REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Long Colt. S# 5953 (US Navy S# 978, mfg. 1900). This revolver marked on butt "USN" over anchor "38 DA" over triangle "B" proof / "NO. 1647" along with "C.A.B" inspector proof. Matching numbered 6" barrel, 6 shot fluted cylinder, & extractor. 4 Screw frame, rnd. butt, K frame with blued finish, case hardened hammer & trigger, and two piece checkered walnut grips. Star "I" proof on barrel, cylinder & frame. CONDITION: good original blue finish with large portions of frame & back strap mixed with brown patina & wear; scattered light marks throughout. Very good case colors. Good original grip finish showing marks throughout and a noticeable chip around screw escutcheon on right panel. Very good bore. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. (24-695/MD). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.