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LOT 3662
Smith & Wesson Non-Registered .357 Magnum Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter - Serial no.
62002, 357 magnum cal., 6 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. The Non-Registered .357 revolvers are much more rare than their Registered Magnum model counterparts with only about 1,400 manufactured compared
to about 5,400 Registered Magnums. The included factory letter states the revolver was shipped on July 15, 1940 and
delivered to Union Hardware & Metal Co., Los Angeles, California, with a 6 1/2 inch
barrel and blue finish. The revolver features a King red post reflector front sight, white outlined square notch rear sight, and matching serial numbers on
the butt, right grip panel, cylinder, and ejector shroud. One of the
last .357 Magnums manufactured prior to World War II.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% plus original blue finish with a series of handling marks on the left side of the barrel towards the muzzle and a light cylinder drag
line. Nearly all original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. The grips are also excellent with a few handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Gary Garbrecht Collection; The Ray Cheely Collection;
The Dave Ballantyne Collection.
Estimate: 6,500 - 8,500
LOT 3663
Smith & Wesson .357 Registered
Magnum Double Action Revolver
with Registration Certificate, Box and Factory Letter - Serial no. 57657, 357 magnum cal., 6 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut grips.
This particular Registered Magnum (reg. no. 4358) is one of 1,518 manufactured with a 6 1/2 inch barrel. The accompanying factory letter states
the revolver was shipped on January 12, 1939 and delivered to The Krause Hardware Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio, with a 6 1/2 inch barrel, Call gold
bead front sight, square notch rear sight, blue finish, and checkered walnut Magna grips. The included original registration certificate confirms
the configuration as listed in the factory letter and indicates the revolver was registered by D.W. Cox of Dayton, Ohio. The rare original certificate
shipping tube is also included and is addressed to D.W. Cox of Dayton. Other included documents: the purchase order on a Kruse Hardware
Company form, the S&W order form, and S&W invoice. Matching serial numbers appear on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder, and ejector shroud. Comes with a correct S&W model box numbered to
a different gun, three bore brushes, and S&W caution leaflet.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 90% plus original blue finish with a few patches of pitting, high edge wear and a light cylinder drag line. 98% original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. The grips are very good with a
chip and a repair near the bottom on the right panel, minor handling marks, and some wear to the top of the checkering. The box is fine. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Dave Ballantyne Collection.
Estimate: 6,500 - 8,000 353
One of 1518 Registered Magnums manufactured with a 6 1/2" barrel.