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Smith & Wesson Model 48-4 .22 Magnum Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:700.00 - 1,300.00 USD
Smith & Wesson Model 48-4 .22 Magnum Revolver
This lot features a fine example of a Smith and Wesson Model 48-4 .22 MRF (Magnum Rimfire) Revolver. The rifle features a blued steel finish, 4" Barrel, six shot cylinder, case hardened trigger and hammer, and adjustable rear sights. The first Model 48-serial number K 348746-came off the line on May 11, 1959 and appeared in the Smith & Wesson catalog by August of that year, according to Roy Jinks in History of Smith & Wesson. It has only been available in a blue finish and in 4-, 6- and 8 3/8-inch barrel lengths. The revolver is marked on the barrel "Smith & Wesson 22 M.R.F. CTG" the frame is marked Smith & Wesson Made in U.S.A. Marcas registradas Smith & Wesson Springfield, Mass. Mod. 48-4." The revolver is in very good condition, with little cylinder wear and signs of shooting. The revolver measures 9 7/8" L. This revolver was manufactured in 1980. It is a modern revolver and required a FFL transfer or NICS background check. The .22 MRF is the same cartridge as the .22 WMR, Smith & Wesson didn't want to recognize Winchester with the .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire so they instead had the MRF marking. Serial number is 86K5288.