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LOT 1542
Rare Nickel Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 29 .44 Magnum Double
Action Revolver with Case and Factory Letter - Serial no. S169928, 44
Magnum cal., 6 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, goncalo alves grips.
The included factory letter lists this revolver as having a 6 1/2 inch barrel,
red ramp front and white outline rear sights, target hammer and trigger,
nickel finish, and checkered Goncalo Alves target grips in a shipment of
5 guns when shipped to their exclusive distributor, Rex Firearms Co., in
New York, New York on June 9, 1957. Fitters mark “43” marked on ejector
shroud. Includes a Smith & Wesson 44 Magnum case.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% plus original nickel finish with light
handling marks, and a cylinder drag line. Grips are very fine with minor
dings and scratches and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Case is very good with interior wear and staining.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
LOT 1544
Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum Pre-Model 29 Double Action
Revolver with Case and Factory Letter - Serial no. S160435, 44
Magnum cal., 6 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, goncalo alves grips.
The included factory letter confirms the current five screw variation,
finish, barrel length, and grips when the revolver was shipped to Von
Lengerke & Antoine of Chicago, IL, on June 26, 1956. Showing matching
serial number barrel, cylinder, and butt. Fitted with serrated red ramp
front sight, white outline rear sight, and checkered Goncalo Alves grips
with silver Smith & Wesson medallions. Includes a Smith & Wesson 44
Magnum case containing cleaning tools and screwdriver.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original finish with minor handling
evidence and a light cylinder drag line. There is a slight chip at the
right grip toe; otherwise, the grips are excellent with sharp checkering.
Mechanically excellent. The case is very good.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 1545
Smith & Wesson Model
29 Double Action
Revolver with Case
and Factory Letter -
Serial no. S185078, 44
Magnum cal., 4 inch
solid rib bbl., blue
finish, goncalo alves
grips. The included
factory letter confirms
the current four screw
variation, finish, barrel
length, and grips
when the revolver
was shipped to
Frankfurth Hardware
Co. of Milwaukee,
WI, on April 14th,
1959. The revolver
shows matching serial
numbers on the frame
and butt. Includes a factory 44 Magnum case containing cleaning tools and screwdriver.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish, a light cylinder drag line, and sharp grip
checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1543
Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 Double Action Revolver with Case - Serial no. N386923, 44 Magnum cal., 8 3/8
inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, goncalo alves grips. Manufactured in 1975/76. Matching serial numbers on the
frame and butt. Fitted with red ramp front sight, white outline rear sight, and Goncalo Alves grips with silver S&W
medallions. Includes a factory hardwood case, cleaning tools, and screwdriver.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original nickel finish with minor handling evidence, slight cylinder
drag line, and sharp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500