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Smith & Wesson New Departure .38 S&W 5th Model Safety Hammerless DAO Revolver & Box

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Smith & Wesson New Departure .38 S&W 5th Model Safety Hammerless DAO Revolver & Box
Sharp! Smith & Wesson New Departure .38 S&W 5th Model Safety Hammerless 3 1/4" DAO Revolver & Box

Make: Smith & Wesson

Model: 5th Model .38 Safety Hammerless, New Departure

Serial Number: 244189

Year of Manufacture: 1907-1940

Caliber: .38 S&W

Action Type: Double Action Only Top Break Revolver

Markings: Standard 5th Model markings.

Barrel Length: 3 1/4"

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a half rounde blade. The rear sight is a "U" notch in the barrel latch.

Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered black hard rubber with smooth diamonds and S&W monograms. The grips have a couple light nicks and a light scratch or two. The checkering is strong. The grips rate in about excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There are a few spots of minor surface erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion and for the age, the bore rates a 9 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. The grips and metal parts are all serial matching. There are some scattered spots of minor surface oxidation on the metal. There are some light handling marks. The cylinder has a faint turn line, hardly even visibe. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Incldued is a serial matching box.

CA Legality: C&R: YeS, CA PPT: NO.