Smith & Wesson - Registered Magnum revolver - w/ box & grip adapter. - .357 Magnum - 6.5" barrel. - Condition is excellent plus. - 99% original bright blue; slight muzzle wear; a few pinpoint rust spots on left side of frame, & fewer still on sideplate. - Outstanding case colors. Excellent mech & bore. A few small chips & dings to bottom right panel of otherwise excellent diamond center silver medallion grips, numbered to gun. Intact picture box has heavy wear to edges. - Original S&W grip adapter installed on gun. Box contains old small manila envelope w/ gun’s s/n containing spare mainspring, rear sight blade, & grip screw. With torn yellowed "CAUTION" flyer on gun cleaning. Factory letter shows shipped 6/4/1936 to Whitney Sporting Goods, Denver CO, 6.5", Patridge front, square notch rear, blue, checkered walnut, grip adapter - [ks8f] - s/n48478 - C&R ffl - item #HCP1-03 - $8,500

Smith & Wesson - Registered Magnum - with original certificate, mailing tube, grip adapter & box. - .357 Magnum; 8.75" barrel. - Condition is excellent plus. - 98% plus original bright blue; slight wear at muzzle & on high edges. Excellent case colors, markings, mech & bore. Excellent grips numbered to gun. Box has some water stains on the lid, with old masking or paper tape reinforcement around the edges of - Good mailing tube addressed to the same at 518 Maryland Ave, Feb. 25 postmark & 6 cent stamp intact. Factory letter shows shipped as a "drop shipment" to J. Rosenburg of Lexington Jan. 20, 1937, through S&W distributor Edw. K Tryon Co. of Philadelphia, - s/n 50090 - C&R ffl - item #HAN-1860 - $13,850

Smith & Wesson - .32 Regulation Police - rare Target Model revolver - .32 S&W - 6" barrel. - Excellent condition. - Very crisp metal w/ 97% original bright blue; slight muzzle wear, a very few hairline scratches; muted case colors. Hammer will "push off"; otherwise working; excellent bore. Small chip to bottom of diamond center wood grips. - Factory letter shows shipped 8/31/1936 to Sutcliffe Hardware, Louisville KY, blue, 6", Paine bead front, adjustable target rear sight. Target Model Regulation Police revolvers are quite scarce. - [ks8f] - s/n519082 – Charles Petty collection - C&R ffl - item #HCP6-09 - $2,350

Scarce Smith & Wesson - Model 1950 .44 Military - pre-model 21 revolver - in gold Model 1926 picture box. - .44 Special - 5" barrel. - Excellent condition. - Very crisp w/ 98% matte blue, some muzzle wear & areas of light thinning on cylinder. Excellent case colors, mech & bore. Excellent diamond grips numbered to this gun. - Model 1950 features include short action; ejector rod head same diameter as rod; large logo on sideplate. In gold picture box marked "1926 MODEL / 44 MILITARY / REVOLVER". Box is unnumbered, but my understanding is that 1950 Military Models may have been sometimes shipped in Model 1926 boxes, so it might be considered of the "correct type" for this gun. Factory letter pending. - [ks8f] - s/nS148578 - C&R ffl - item #HCP3-11 - $4,500

Smith & Wesson - 1950 .45 Colt Target Model - Five screw revolver; unusual barrel length & caliber; with box. - 45 Colt - Shortened 5" barrel. - Excellent condition. - 98-99% original satin blue, with light muzzle wear & a few scuffs; excellent dark case colors. Excellent mech, bore & unnumbered coke bottle diamond center grips. - Estimated that only about 200 were made in this caliber. The barrel is correctly crowned; however the sight base is pinned and the barrel markings are placed forward on the barrel as they would be if a 6.5" barrel had been shortened to 5". In a 2 pc maroon box with correct end label; good exterior, 2 broken corners on lid; interior scratched from sight & hammer. Gun’s s/n & "COLT" are grease pencil marked on box bottom. Factory letter pending. - [ks8f] - s/nS146752 - C&R ffl - item #HCP3-01 - $5,000

Smith & Wesson - .44 HE 3rd Model - Post-war transitional 1926 Model .44 Military revolver, w/ box. - .44 Sp. - 6.5" barrel. - Condition is excellent plus. - 99% original satin blue w/ slight muzzle wear; very crisp; excellent case colors; appears fired very little. Excellent mech & bore. Excellent diamond magna grips numbered to gun. - Transitional features include old long action, flat-sided hammer & flared ejector rod head; with post-war finish & large logo on side plate. With two piece maroon box, correct green end label, corners of lid broken & tape repaired; pencil numbered to this gun and rubber stamped "Made in the United States / of America" on the bottom. With brush, cleaning rod, "Helpful Hints" brochure, and penny postcard pre-addressed to S&W requesting comments on the Satin Blue finish process. Wonder how that feedback request worked out for them? I can guess from the fact I’m not aware of any gunmaker trying anything similar since. - [ks8f] - s/nS63337 - C&R ffl - item #HCP3-08 - $3,500

Smith & Wesson - 44 HE 4th Model - Pre-24 Model 1950 Target revolver - .44 Special - Shortened 4" barrel - Condition is excellent plus. - 99%+ original satin blue; very crisp overall; excellent dark case colors. Excellent mech, bore & diamond center unnumbered target grips - Barrel is numbered to gun, with markings centered. This would be a rare barrel length if original. However, I believe this barrel has been shortened, with expert crowning & reinstallation of front sight. - [rtn] - s/nS145289 - C&R ffl - item #HCP5-06 - $3,000

Smith & Wesson - 44 HE 2nd Model - Target revolver - .44 Special - 6.5" barrel. - Fine condition. - Right side 95%, left side 90% satin blue; crisp edges & markings; muted case colors. Fine mech & bore. Moderate usage dings to diamond center medallion grips. - Factory letter shows shipped 12/16/1929 to Logan Hardware, Logan WV, 6.5", blue, adjustable rear target sight. - [ks8f] - s/n31976 - C&R ffl - item #HCP4-11 - $1,875

Smith & Wesson - K-32 - Masterpiece Pre-Model 16 revolver - .32 S&W - 6" barrel. - Condition is excellent plus. - 99%+ postwar satin blue; excellent case colors. Excellent mech & bore; trigger overtravel stop added on back of triggerguard area. Replaced smooth target grips w/ some dings on left panel. Five screw. - [ks8f] - s/nK66092 - C&R ffl - item #HCP5-17 - $3,250

Smith & Wesson - K-22, 1st Model - Outdoorsman’s revolver - .22 LR - 6" barrel. - Condition is excellent plus. - 99%+ original bright blue, small area of flaking on left front barrel; extremely crisp, and appears as if fired very little. Excellent case colors, mech & bore. Excellent diamond center silver medallion grips, numbered to gun. - In a sound red picture box for this model w/ moderate edge wear. - [ks8f] - s/n649508 - C&R ffl - item #HCP2-05 - $1,750

Smith & Wesson - M&P Target Model - revolver, Mod. of 1905, 4th change, with S&W grip adapter - .38 Special - 6" barrel. - Condition is excellent plus. - Extremely crisp gun, 99% original bright blue w/ slight muzzle wear. Case colors, mech, bore & unnumbered no-medallion diamond-center grips are all excellent. - With S&W grip adapter. There is a diamond on the left grip frame under the grips, but no date, no star by s/n, and I can detect no signs of any refinish. A very nice gun. - [ks8f] - s/n809598 - C&R ffl - item #HCP5-13 - $1,650

Smith & Wesson - 44 HE 1st Model - Triple Lock revolver - .44 Special - 6.5" barrel. - Condition is excellent plus. - 99% bright nickel, just a few hairline scratches & scuffs, and a few tiny rust spots on cylinder; crisp markings. Darkened case colors. Old pearl grips show nice colors w/ a few small chips. Good mech & bore. - Factory letter shows shipped 9/9/1915 to H.A. Astlett & Co., NY City, 6.5", nickel, checkered walnut. - [ks8f] - s/n11444 - C&R ffl - item #HCP4-07 - $3,850

Smith & Wesson - 38/44 Outdoorsman - pre-war revolver - .38 Special - 6.5" barrel. - Excellent condition. - 97-98% original bright blue, some muzzle wear, few minor nicks & hairline scratches, small area of flaking top left rear frame. Fine case colors. Excellent mech & bore. Fine silver medallion diamond center grips numbered to a different gun. King front sight - [ks8f] - s/n40998 - C&R ffl - item #HCP5-02 - $1,750

Smith & Wesson - 38/44 Outdoorsman - Five screw pre-model 23 revolver - .38 Special - 4" barrel, believed shortened. - Condition is excellent plus. - 99-100% satin blue; crisp markings & excellent case color. Diamond center magna grips numbered to gun; showing some handling marks. - A very rare barrel length, if it were original. The markings on sides of barrel are a bit forward of where I’d expect them to be, which can indicate a shortened barrel. I believe this barrel has been expertly shortened w/ proper front sight replacement. Factory letter pending. Barrel is numbered to gun. - [ks8f] - s/nS78807 - C&R ffl - item #HCP5-05 - $1,250

Smith & Wesson - 38-44 Outdoorsman - five screw Transitional post-war revolver. - .38 Special - 6.5" barrel. - About excellent condition. - About 97% blue; excellent case colors, mech & bore. Diamond target unnumbered grips have chip out of left panel heel. - Other early post-war transitional features include long action, flat sided hammer, one line MADE IN USA (no Marcas Registradas), satin blue. - [ks8f] - s/nS70228 - C&R ffl - item #HCP6-06 - $1,350

Smith & Wesson - .38 M&P - Scarce WWII civilian revolver - .38 Special - 4" barrel. - Excellent condition. - 97-98% original blue, w/ most of the wear at muzzle. Excellent case colors, mech & bore. Very slight usage marks to silver medallion diamond grips. - In the s/n range manufactured concurrently w/ Victory Models. Factory letter shows shipped 1/12/1942 to U.S. Defense Supply Corp., Washington DC, and notes "At the beginning of WWII, when sales were stop to the commercial trade all important civilian sales were handled through the Defense Supply Corporation". - [ks8f] - s/n897259 - factory letter - item #HCP6-11 - $975

Smith & Wesson - 38/44 Heavy Duty - Pre-mod 20 five screw revolver w/ gold box. - .38 Special - 6.5" barrel. - Condition is very good to excellent. - About 97% coverage with original matte blue, with some very small scattered areas of pinpoint pitting. Fine case colors; excellent mech & bore. Diamond center magna grips numbered to a different gun have some very slight handling marks. - In a worn gold picture box for this model. - [ks8f] - s/nS105638 - item #HCP3-10 - $985

Smith & Wesson - 32-20 HE Model of 1905, 4th change - scarce Target Model revolver - 32-20 (.32 WCF) - 6" barrel. - Excellent condition. - 98% original blue; light wear at muzzle & high edges; spot of light pitting on frame under grip; nice muted case colors. Fine mech & bore. - Excellent fancy checkered Roper grips. - [ks8f] - s/n73975 - item #HCP5-11 - $1,975

Smith & Wesson - Registered Magnum revolver - .357 Magnum; 6.5” barrel (actually 6-7/16”) - Excellent condition. - Crisp metal; right side 99% original blue, left side 95-97% due to a half inch area of pitting at the muzzle.  Excellent markings & case colors.  Mech & bore excellent.  Gold bead front sight.  Excellent unnumbered silver medallion diamond center grips. - Registration number 2299 - s/n 51715 - C&R - item #HAN1715 - $4,650

R. Smith engraved S&W - .357 Magnum - Pre-Model 27 - .357 mag., 4” barrel - About perfect condition. - 100% matte satin blue finish over crisp Russell Smith full coverage scroll engraving.  Smooth wood grips are numbered to a different guns, and have some very light handling marks.  Otherwise perfect throughout. - revolver - s/n S99597 - FFL - item #HAN-9597 - $3,750

Smith & Wesson - M&P Target Model - revolver, Mod. of 1905, 4th change. - .38 Special - 6" barrel. - Excellent condition. - About 97% original satin blue, shows wear at muzzle & grip knuckle, w/ a few small flaked spots; fine case colors. Excellent mech & bore. Medallion diamond center grips have usage dings and are numbered to a different gun. - [ks8f] - s/n256249 - item #HCP5-14 - $875

Smith & Wesson - 44 Magnum - five screw Pre-mod 29 revolver - 44 Mag - 6.5" barrel. - Condition is excellent plus. - 98% original bright blue, showing only some muzzle wear; dark case colors. Excellent mech & bore. Dramatic grain in unnumbered excellent diamond center coke bottle grips. - 5 screw - [ks8f] - s/nS160819 - C&R ffl - item #HCP4-05 - $2,600

Smith & Wesson - .45 Cal. Model 1950 - five screw Pre-mod. 26 Target revolver - .45 ACP - 6.5" barrel. - Condition is excellent plus. - 99% satin blue; muted dark case colors. Excellent mech & bore. Generally excellent diamond center magna grips are numbered to gun, w/ light usage marks. - [ks8f] - s/nS85404 - C&R ffl - item #HCP8-04 - $1,350

Smith & Wesson - 44 Magnum - cased four-screw Pre-mod 29 revolver - 44 Mag - 4" barrel. - About as new condition. - About 100% original bright blue. Appears as if unfired, and is about perfect throughout except for a tiny chip from the front corner of the right panel of the unnumbered diamond center target grips - Case has scratched on lid and a very good interior w/ blue flocked lining mostly intact. - [ks8f] - s/nS175694 - C&R ffl - item #HCP4-04 - $2,300

Smith & Wesson - M&P Model 1905 4th Change - ivory gripped revolver - .38 Special - 6" barrel. - Excellent condition. - 98-99% original blue, slight muzzle wear & tiny spots on left frame; rear grip strap turning a bit dull. Excellent case colors, mech & bore; appears possibly unfired. - Excellent old yellowed carved ivory grips feature skull, crossbones, lariat or noose, and monogram CRG (or CGR) inside a spade. Very colorful - [ks8f] - s/n492211 - C&R ffl - item #HCP8-06 - $850

Smith & Wesson - 357 Magnum - Pre-Model 27 revolver - .357 Magnum - 6.5" barrel. - Older excellent refinish. - 97-98% of an old professional reblue; some light pitting visible under finish on sideplate; logo & frame markings slightly lightened. Excellent mech & bore. Good unnumbered diamond target grips. Trigger stop. - [ks8f] - s/nS135065 - C&R ffl - item #HCP7-06 - $685

Smith & Wesson - M&P - Pre-Model 10 revolver - .38 Special - 5" barrel. - Excellent condition. - About 97% soft post-war blue; muzzle wear & scattered small flakes. Dark case colors, excellent mech & bore. No-medallion diamond center grips with minor chips are pencil numbered to this gun, but I suspect they are probably from earlier gun. - [ks8f] - s/nS913690 - C&R ffl #HCP7-09 - $385

Smith & Wesson - K38 - Target Masterpiece - .38 Special - 6" barrel. - Excellent condition. - 98-99% soft post-war blue w/ slight muzzle wear; darkened case colors. Very good mech & bore. Smooth unnumbered target grips. - [ks8f] - s/nK77474 - C&R ffl - #HCP7-12 - $525

Smith & Wesson - .Model 1950 Target revolver - pre-Model 26 - 45 ACP - Shortened 4" barrel - About excellent condition. - 98% original satin blue w/ very light usage marks; a few pinpoint rust spots; small area of very light roughness on left side of muzzle. Slightly faded case colors. Excellent mech & bore. Fine diamond center target grips w/ light usage marks appear to be numbered to another gun. - I believe this barrel has been expertly shortened w/ proper front sight replacement. Factory letter pending. Barrel is numbered to gun, and markings are centered. - [ks8f] - s/nS93927 - C&R ffl - item #HCP5-07 - $1,500

Smith & Wesson - Chiefs Special Target revolver - .38 Special - 2" barrel. - Excellent condition. - 99% satin blue; slight muzzle wear; semi-flat latch. Excellent mech & bore. Light usage marks to diamond center square butt grips. - In a box for a different Chiefs. - [ks8f] - s/n57885 - C&R ffl - item #HCP3-05 - $1,385

Smith & Wesson - M&P Target - Model of 1905, 4th Change revolver - .38 Special - 6" barrel. - Good condition. - Maybe 40% blue, turning gray with widely scattered pitting; legible markings. Working; some pits in bore; good diamond center grips. - [ks8f] - s/n409102 - item #HCP7-01 - $235

Smith & Wesson - 32-20 HE - Model of 1905, 4th Change revolver - 32-20 (.32 WCF) - 6" barrel. - Very good condition. - Left side 97% original nickel, right side 90% w/ large worn area on sideplate. Nice muted case colors. Good mech; light pitting in bore. Light usage marks to very good plain diamond center wood grips. - [ks8f] - s/n93443 - C&R ffl - item #HCP8-01 - $335

Smith & Wesson - 32-20 HE - Model of 1905, 4th Change revolver - 32-20 (.32 WCF) - 4" barrel. - About 97% of a dark blue-gray dull finish remains; I’m uncertain as to the explanations, whether the original finish aged in this manner or refinished or touched up? - Dark case colors, edges and markings crisp. Some areas of pitting in bore; good mech. Heavily worn diamond center gold medallion grips. - [ks8f] - s/n106090 - item #HCP8-03 - $265

Smith & Wesson - 32-20 HE Model of 1905, 4th change - scarce Target Model revolver - 32-20 (.32 WCF) - 6" barrel. - Good condition. - 80% original blue; heavy cleaning striations on left side of barrel. Fine markings & case color. Very good mech, bore, & medallion diamond grips. - Factory letter shows shipped 11/23/1916 to Whitney Sporting Goods, Denver CO, 6", blue, adjustable rear target sight, Paine bead front, checkered walnut. - [ks8f] - s/n71848 - C&R ffl - item #HCP5-12 - $825

Smith & Wesson - 32 HE - Post-war five screw Pre-mod. 30 revolver, in box. - .32 S&W - 3.5" barrel. - About as new in box. - About 100% original satin blue, possibly a hint on box muzzle wear; appears possibly unfired and about perfect throughout. - In a nice two piece red box for this model. - [ks8f] - s/n584737 - C&R ffl - item #HCP2-13 - $595

Smith & Wesson - 22/32 Hand Ejector - revolver - .22 LR - 6" barrel. - Refinished. - 97% of a reblue over some pitting; markings retained; sight configuration altered. Although there is a star by the s/n, this is not a factory refinish. Good mech & bore. Usage marks to revarnished grips. - [ks8f] - s/n380217 - C&R ffl– Charles Petty collection - item #HCPZ-01 - $295

Smith & Wesson - 38 Regulation Police - revolver - .38 S&W - 4" barrel. - Excellent condition. - 97% original blue; some muzzle wear; cylinder has small spots of light pitting; nice muted case colors. Excellent mech & bore. Light usage marks to good grips. - [ks8f] - s/n31208 - C&R ffl – Charles Petty collection - item #HCP6-10 - $325

Smith & Wesson - .32 Regulation Police - revolver - .32 S&W - 4.25" barrel. - Condition is very good to excellent. - 97% nickel coverage w/ some tiny spotting & extremely light scuffing; slightly faded case colors. Good mech; some light pitting in bore. Light wear & a minor chip to diamond wood grips. - [ks8f] - s/n356449 - C&R ffl – Charles Petty collection - item #HCP6-07 - $315

Target customized S&W - Model 1917 - US Army revolver - .45 acp - 5.5" barrel. - Modified excellent condition. - Underneath all that is an old warhorse, w/ about 97% blue intact. Expert modifications include Micro front & rear sights; barrel sleeve weight, custom thumbrest fingergroove checkered grips, reshaped hammer spur. Excellent mech & bore. - s/n88634 - C&R ffl - item #HAN-8634 - $585

S&W - 2nd Model Ladysmith - revolver - will sell at Kull & Supica April 18 & 19, 2008, auction.  See www.ArmsBid.com for listing & online bidding. Lot 243

S&W - .38 HE, 1st Model - Model of 1899, low s/n - .38 caliber; 6.5” barrel. - Knowledgeable previous owner reported this as the highest s/n observed without caliber markings.   Reportedly shipped Dec. 1899 to Phil Bekeart of San Francisco. - Barrel & frame 95% original bright nickel, cylinder 85%, metal dark where plating gone; fine markings; excellent case colors.  Tight mech; spot of pitting in generally good bore.  Excellent hard rubber grips. - s/n - 225 - FFL - item #HA-225 - $1,150 - both sides shown

S&W - .38 HE, 1st Model - Model of 1899, low s/n - .38 Special; 5” barrel. - Very good plus condition. - 20-30% original blue, mostly on left side of frame, with balance crisp brown / gray patina metal; excellent markings. Good mech; light roughness & strong rifling in bore.  Unnumbered well-fit excellent hard rubber grips.  Cylinder s/n matches; mismatched barrel #9246. - Grip frame has two holes drilled and tapped, apparently for some type of detachable shoulder stock.  Early example of S&W's first K frame, & first .38 Special; a pivotal model. - s/n - 537 - FFL - item #HA-537 - $535

S&W - .38 Regulation Police - revolver - will sell at Kull & Supica April 18 & 19, 2008, auction.  See www.ArmsBid.com for listing & online bidding.  Lot #78

S&W - .38 M&P Airweight - revolver, alloy cylinder -will sell at Kull & Supica April 18 & 19, 2008, auction.  See www.ArmsBid.com for listing & online bidding.  Lot #72

S&W - 38-200 British Service revolver - Australia marked - will sell at Kull & Supica April 18 & 19, 2008, auction.  See www.ArmsBid.com for listing & online bidding.  Lot # 70.

S&W - .32 HE - 2nd Model (Model 1903) revolver - .- will sell at Kull & Supica April 18 & 19, 2008, auction.  See www.ArmsBid.com for listing & online bidding.  Lot #77

S&W - .38 Regulation Police - revolver - - will sell at Kull & Supica April 18 & 19, 2008, auction.  See www.ArmsBid.com for listing & online bidding.  Lot #76

S&W - 2nd Model Ladysmith - revolver - - will sell at Kull & Supica April 18 & 19, 2008, auction.  See www.ArmsBid.com for listing & online bidding.  Lot #77

S&W - .38/200 British Service Revolver - revolver - - will sell at Kull & Supica April 18 & 19, 2008, auction.  See www.ArmsBid.com for listing & online bidding.  Lot #74

S&W - .32 Regulation Police - revolver - - will sell at Kull & Supica April 18 & 19, 2008, auction.  See www.ArmsBid.com for listing & online bidding.  Lot #62

S&W - .32 Hand Ejector, 2nd Model (Model of 1903) - revolver - - will sell at Kull & Supica April 18 & 19, 2008, auction.  See www.ArmsBid.com for listing & online bidding.  Lot #2107

 Post Office marked holster - About good condition. - Flap holster marked “PROPERTY OF U.S. P.O. DEPT” in oval on front.  Seems to fit a 6.5” medium frame revolver.  Some cracking, especially on bottom third. - item #HAKH-PO - $350

S&W - .38 M&P Airweight - revolver - - will sell at Kull & Supica April 18 & 19, 2008, auction.  See www.ArmsBid.com for listing & online bidding.  Lot #2110

S&W - .32 Hand Ejector - Model of 1903, 2nd Change revolver - - will sell at Kull & Supica April 18 & 19, 2008, auction.  See www.ArmsBid.com for listing & online bidding.  Lot #2109

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