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S&W Triplelock DA Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Hand Guns - Revolvers Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
S&W Triplelock DA Revolver
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Smith & Wesson 1st Model Hand Ejector Triplelock Double Action Revolver, #9279, .44 Spec. cal., 6-1/2'' barrel, blue finish, factory checkered diamond walnut grips, with S&W medallions. This revolver was shipped to Shelton-Payne Arms Co., El Paso, TX, Aug. 10, 1914, with factory letter. Grips have later been custom carved in a floral manner, and the backstrap now possesses Siamese markings (translated ''Bangkok 708904''). Condition is near fine retaining approx. 85%-90% lightly thinning and flaking blue, with most of the flaking to sideplate. Grips with mild flattening after carving. Action is crisp, bore is bright. An interesting revolver - from Massachusetts, to Texas, to Thailand. Est.: $1,500-$2,000. (C&R)