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LOT 501
Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 29 .44 Magnum Double Action Revolver with Case and Factory Letter - Serial no. S166243, 44 Magnum cal., 6 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, goncalo alves grips. Manufactured in 1956-1957. The included factory letter lists
this revolver as having a 6 1/2 inch barrel with blue finish and Goncalo Alves target grips when shipped to Graves Humphrey Co. in Roanoke, Virginia on November 2, 1961.
The letter notes further that the
revolver was shipped late for its
serial number. The included correspondence from S&W historian
Roy Jinks states that this revolver was shipped so late because it
was on an advertising account to an unknown party. Includes a
S&W monogram case and cleaning tools. The most recent research
shows this revolver, as documented by the S&W Historical
Foundation, to be the latest known shipped (1961) five-screw
.44 Magnum.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 97% plus original blue finish with some light handling marks, leading edge wear, a light cylinder drag line, and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 502
Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 29 .44 Magnum
Double Action Revolver with Case and
Factory Letter - Serial no. S166813, 44
Magnum cal., 4 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish,
rosewood grips. Manufactured in 1956-1957.
The included factory letter states this revolver
has no shipping date, and is thus “technically
stolen”. Roy Jinks clarifies this term in a follow
up letter stating that it is the term used by
Smith & Wesson for revolvers which may
have been a clerical error or misplaced and
not reported stolen. To further add to the
interesting nature of this revolver, the left side
of the grip frame has not one, but two, factory
return dates (1159 and 776). The revolver is fitted with red
blade front and adjustable rear sights. Matching serial numbers
stamped on the butt, cylinder, and barrel. Includes a S&W
display case.
CONDITION: Very fine as factory refinished, retaining 97% with
some light handling marks, some muzzle wear, and a light
cylinder drag line. Grips are very fine with some minor dings
and scratches and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Case is fine with a couple tears in the lining.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 503
Excellent and Very Scarce Smith &
Wesson Model 16-2 K-32 Masterpiece Double Action
Revolver - Serial no. K551760, 32 S&W Long cal., 6 inch solid rib bbl.,
blue finish, walnut grips. This is one of only 3,630 Model 16 revolvers S&W
manufactured over a 26 year period starting in 1947. It is the rarest of the
standard K-Masterpiece series. Matching serial numbers appear on the butt, right
grip panel, and inside the frame.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% original blue finish with minimal handling marks and a light cylinder drag line. 98% plus original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. The grips are also excellent with overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A very scarce S&W Model 16-2 revolver missing from even the most advanced collections.
456 Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 504
Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum Pre-Model 29 Double Action Revolver with Case - Serial no. S175633, 44 Magnum cal., 6 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, rosewood grips. Manufactured in 1956-1957. Fitted with red blade front and adjustable rear sights and checkered rosewood grips. With S&W display case and
cleaning tools.
CONDITION: Excellent overall,
retaining 97% plus original finish,
some light handling marks, a light
cylinder drag line, and crisp grip
checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is very good with a couple tears in the lining. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 505
Exceptional Smith & Wesson
Model 16-3 K-32 Masterpiece
Double Action Revolver with
Box and Factory Letter - Serial
no. 3K46599, 32 S&W Long cal.,
6 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish,
walnut grips. This is one of only
3,630 Model 16 revolvers S&W
manufactured over a 26 year period
starting in 1947. It is the rarest of
the standard K-Masterpiece series.
The accompanying factory states
the revolver was shipped on January 19, 1973 and delivered to Freeland’s Scope Stand Inc. of Rock Island, Illinois with a 6 inch barrel, blue finish, and checkered walnut grips. In the letter S&W historian Roy Jinks noted the significance of the serial number, 3K46599: “The factory does not keep records as to the last serial number of a series manufactured. Based on the letters I have done over the years this is the highest numbered K-32 I have letter to this date.” The letter is dated August 5, 2005. The right grip panel
is numbered to the gun. Comes with the original S&W blue box, screwdriver, and
cleaning rod with two attachments.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with very limited handling marks and crisp grip checkering. The box is very fine. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Dave Ballantyne Collection.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 506
Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 Semi-
Automatic Pistol with Box - Serial
no. A207653, 9 mm Para cal., 4 inch
round. bbl., blue finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured in 1973-1974. Fitted
with blade front and adjustable rear
sights. The left side is fitted with the
manufacturer information with “PAT’S
PENDING” on the right. The model
marking and serial number are on
the left side of the frame above the
trigger with the Smith and Wesson logo on the right side and import mark on the magazine well. The pistol is fitted with a set of checkered S&W monogram grips. Includes original box and a Swiss police manual for the Model 39. The Model 39 was adopted by police departments across Switzerland and are typically marked with the crest of the Canton in which the department serves.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with minimal handling marks mostly on the grips and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,500