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Early Smith & Wesson 2nd Model .38 Cal DA Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:550.00 - 950.00 USD
Early Smith & Wesson 2nd Model .38 Cal DA Revolver
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Offered for your bidding pleasure is a Early Smith & Wesson 2nd Model .38 Caliber Double Action Top Break Revolver. The revolver features a 5" barrel, top break design, 5 shot cylinder, silver front sight, mottled red and black gutta percha hard rubber grips, and blue'd finish. This was S&Ws first double action .38 center fire caliber revolver. This example is unusually rare for two reasons: first, it has a 5” barrel. Most of these revolvers were made to be pocket guns with short 3 ¼” barrels the most popular and common. This unusual length puts this example more in the belt or holster category. Second, it has the very rare and desirable mottled red and black gutta percha rubber grips with the S&W monogram embossed in the top of each grip panel. All matching serial numbers, excellent mechanics and excellent sharp S&W markings and last patent date of 1880 on the barrel top. A particularly early and scarce variation of one of Smith & Wesson’s first entries into the double action revolver field which would later become what the company was best known for. Popular on the frontier as well as with urban dwellers of the late 19th century. Lovely aged blue metal that shows no cleaning or evidence of abuse or misuse. The revolver is in good condition. The mechanics are tight and smooth. The bore is shows strong rifling, with some pitting. This revolver was manufactured between 1880-1884. Antique firearm. NO FFL transfer or NICS background check required. The serial number is 52098.