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no. 0472, 44 S&W special cal., 6 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, ros a 6 inch barrel, bright blue finish, rosewood grips and engraved “Cec
LOT 1516
Smith & Wesson .44
Hand Ejector 4th
Model Target (Pre-Model
24) Double Action “Club Gun”
Revolver Inscribed to California Democrat Cecil R. King with Gold Box and Factory Letter - Serial
ewood grips. The included factory letter lists this revolver in .44 Special with
il R. King” when shipped on May 22, 1952. The revolver is fitted with target sights
and marked with “SMITH & WESSON” on the left and “44 S&W SPECIAL CTG” on the right. The frame is marked with the S&W monogram on the left. The ejector shroud is stamped with the “B”
inside a diamond refinish marking from when the revolver received the current extra polished deluxe blue finish. Matching “Club Gun” serial number (0472) stamped on the butt, cylinder, and barrel. These revolvers were intended to be given or loaned to shooting clubs and individuals as test guns. Notable shooters received several, and some of them show shipments to several people or clubs.
The sideplate is inscribed “Cecil R. King”. Cecil R. King (January 13, 1898-March 17, 1974) served as a member of the California State Assembly representing the 67th district from 1937-1942. He was then elected as a member of the United States House of Representatives, serving as the first representative of California’s 17th district from 1942-1969. It was during his time in the House of Representatives that King would receive this revolver. During his time in office, King would vote in favor of the Civil Rights Acts of the 50s and 60s and the 24th Amendment. Before making his entrance into politics, King fought in World War I as a private. Includes a S&W gold box with an added and remarked end label.
CONDITION: Excellent overall as factory inscribed and refinished with some light handling marks, some softening of the markings, a light cylinder drag line, and cylinder drag lines. Mechanically excellent. This would make a magnificent addition to any Smith & Wesson collection!
Estimate: 7,500 - 10,000
Only 1,518 Smith & Wesson .357 Registered Magnum revolvers with produced with a 6 1/2 inch barrel.
LOT 1517
Documented Early
Smith & Wesson .357 Registered Magnum
Double Action Revolver with Factory
Letter - Serial no. 46491, 357 magnum cal.,
6 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. This
particular Registered Magnum with low reg. no. 302
is one of 1,518 manufactured with a 6 1/2 inch barrel.
The accompanying factory letter states the revolver
was shipped on August 6, 1935 and delivered to Edwards &
Walker of Portland, Maine, with a 6 1/2 inch barrel, blue finish, 1/10 inch Patridge front
sight (currently fitted with a blade front sight with red insert), square notch rear sight, and grip adapter. The included invoices from Edwards & Walker Co. and S&W and S&W order form indicate that this order contained two Registered Magnums with
a 6 1/2 inch barrel. The accompanying letter from S&W addressed to Edwards & Walker Co., attn: St. John states that the two revolvers were assigned registered nos. 301 and 302 and again confirmed the barrel length as 6 1/2 inches. Matching serial numbers are on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder, and ejector shroud.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% original blue finish with some muzzle wear, a cylinder drag line and scattered handling marks. 99% original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. The grips are very fine with some minor handling marks and a few blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Gary Garbrecht Collection; The Ray Cheely Collection; The Dave Ballantyne Collection.
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000 445