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LOT 1558
Attractive Gold Damascened
Smith & Wesson K-38 Combat
Masterpiece Pre-Model 15 Double Action
Revolver - Serial no. K102167, 38 S&W special cal., 4 inch solid rib bbl., blue/gold finish,
synthetic grips. Manufactured in 1950 and subsequently masterfully embellished with near
full coverage gold Damascening consisting of beautiful floral scrollwork surrounded by thick
gold borders. The highly attractive finish was a very popular style in Spain, possibly indicating the revolver spent some time
there, although no Spanish proofs are visible. The revolver is equipped with standard ramped blade front sight and adjustable rear
sight, a casehardened hammer and trigger, and a set of synthetic grip panels. Matching serial numbers are present on the barrel,
cylinder, and butt.
CONDITION: Very fine as masterfully embellished, retaining 98% blue and gold finishes with some rubbing in the finger well, slight cylinder
rotation wear, and some minor oxidation on the backstrap. The undersized grips have a chip at the shoulder of the left panel. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 1560
Floyd E. Warren Signed Engraved and Gold Inlaid Smith
& Wesson Model 17 Double Action Revolver - Serial no.
K332904, 22 LR cal., 8 3/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, rosewood
grips. Manufactured in 1958 and subsequently beautifully embellished by engraver
Floyd E. Warren. Warren has signed and dated (“1983”) his work on the left side of the
grip frame. The revolver exhibits outstanding near full custom deep cut scroll engraving
on fine stippled background. Gold inlaid bands decorate the barrel at the breech and
muzzle. Additional gold bands along with a platinum band are featured on the rear
of the cylinder. The revolver is fitted with a handsome set of S&W medallion smooth
rosewood target grips. Includes a non-engraved 6 inch solid rib S&W barrel in .22 LR.
CONDITION: Very fine as professionally embellished by Floyd E. Warren with 98% plus of the blue finish
remaining. The grips are excellent with limited
handling marks. The extra barrel is excellent.
Mechanically excellent. A very attractive work of
late 20th century firearms artistry.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 1559
Attractive Engraved and
Silver Inlaid Smith & Wesson Model 27-1
Double Action Revolver - Serial no. S219294,
357 Magnum cal., 5 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish,
walnut grips. Manufactured in 1961 and subsequently
custom embellished and inlaid. The revolver features near
full coverage scrollwork along with a raised silver inlaid
howling coyote on each side of the frame. Initials are inlaid in silver on
the trigger guard and are for a previous owner, Lt. Col. William C. Gatschet, USAF.
Lt. Col. Gatschet served in the U.S. military from 1945 until his retirement in 1973.
He was a fighter pilot and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. The revolver
wears a set of silver S&W medallion checkered target grips. With shipping box.
CONDITION: Very fine as custom embellished, retaining 97% of the blue finish
with minor muzzle wear, a few minor handling marks, a small chip missing at the top on each grip panel, and crisp
grip checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: Lt. Col. William C. Gatschet, USAF; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1557
Engraved and Gold Inlaid Smith & Wesson Model 25-3 125th Anniversary Double Action Class
III/NFA Short Barreled Rifle - Serial no. S&W6827, 45 Long Colt cal., 6 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue
finish, relief carved walnut stock. Manufactured in 1977 to commemorate the 125th anniversary of
Smith & Wesson, this revolver has been subsequently engraved, gold inlaid, and converted to a short
barreled rifle. The revolver displays near full coverage German oak leaf and acorn engraving with gold
inlaid barrel markings, ring at the muzzle, sight ramp outline, initials “PME” on the crane, border on
the cylinder, oak leaves on the left of the frame, a moose in a woods scene on the right side above the
trigger guard, and commemorative markings on the sideplate. Import marked and 1979 dated German
proofs on the frame. Fitted with red ramp front and adjustable rear sights, a set of finger groove fish
scale checkered grips, and a detachable shoulder stock with engraved attaching iron, fish scale pattern
panel on both sides of the wrist, raised cheekpiece on the left, an elaborately relief carved scene of two
moose in a wooded scene, and solid Kimber recoil pad.
CONDITION: Excellent as upgraded, retaining 99% plus blue finish with some light fading
to an attractive plum coloration on the barrel and cylinder, some light handling marks,
and crisp engraving. Wood is also excellent with dings and scratches and crisp relief
carving. Mechanically excellent. NOTE: This weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully
transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives, (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,500