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LOT 3557
Outstanding Rare Smith & Wesson .22 Military & Police Pre-Model 45 Double Action Revolver with Box - Serial no. C407556, 22 LR cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured 1957-1958 on a 4-screw frame. A small few of these .22 M&P revolvers, such as this example, were held in S&W stock and finally sold off as late as 1996. Standard markings and features. The right grip panel is numbered to the gun. The Smith & Wesson box is numbered to the gun.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% plus original blue finish with minimal handling marks, a partial cylinder drag line, and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine with storage and handling marks and some darkening on the lid. One of the most rare K-frame S&Ws to be found!
Provenance: The Ernie Rice Collection.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 3558
First Year Production Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 39
Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box - Serial no. 1081, 9
mm para cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured in 1956-1957. This pistol is one of the first of
what would become the Model 39 Double Action pistol. It
features a small safety, long extractor, alloy frame, smooth
walnut grips with Smith & Wesson medallions. Includes
the original Smith & Wesson blue box containing an extra
magazine, cleaning tools, and screwdriver.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue
finish with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Box is fine with scattered storage and handling marks, some loss of color and corner wear. Provenance: The Ernie Rice Collection.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3559
Smith & Wesson Model 41
Semi-Automatic Pistol with
Box - Serial no. 11764, 22 LR
cal., 7 3/8 inch slab side bbl.,
blue finish, walnut grips. The
Model 41 was introduced
in 1957, this pistol was
manufactured in 1958. Features
Patridge blade front and
adjustable rear sights, muzzle
brake, standard markings, and
target grips. Includes correct
Smith & Wesson blue box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall,
retaining 99% plus original blue
finish with limited handling
marks and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very
good with storage and handling marks, and a small tear on the lid.
Provenance: The Ernie Rice Collection.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 3560
Smith & Wesson .38 Chiefs Special Pre-Model 36 Double Action
Revolver with Box - Serial no. 7348, 38 special cal., 2 inch solid rib
bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Introduced in 1950. Matching serial
numbers on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder, and barrel. Features
rare smooth ramp front sight, small trigger guard and serrated flat
cylinder release. Includes original Smith & Wesson red box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, a cylinder drag line, and crisp grip checkering.
Provenance: The Ernie Rice Collection.
Estimate: 1,200 - 1,800
LOT 3561
Very Early
Forestview Police
Department Marked
Three Digit Serial
Number Smith &
Wesson .38 Chiefs Special Pre-Model 36 Double
Action Revolver with Box - Serial no. 470, 38 special
cal., 2 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured in 1951. Matching serial numbers on
the butt, cylinder, and barrel. As is common with
police department marked guns, the right grip
is numbered to another gun. Features half moon
front sight, small trigger guard, and serrated flat cylinder release. The
left side of the grip frame is marked “K-142-4963-5376/Forestview ILL.
P.D.” Includes a correct Smith & Wesson red box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks,
a cylinder drag line, and some high edge, holster type wear on the leading edge of the cylinder.
Mechanically excellent. Box is fine with limited storage and handling marks.
Provenance: The Ernie Rice Collection.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3562
Early Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 39 Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. 2170, 9 mm para cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish,
walnut grips. Manufactured in 1954-55. This pistol is an early example of
what would become the Model 39 Double Action pistol. It features serrated
blade front and rear notch sights, a small safety, long extractor, alloy frame, and
checkered walnut grips with Smith & Wesson Medallions.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling
marks and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Ernie Rice Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3563
Early Three Digit Serial Number Smith & Wesson
.38 Chiefs Special Hammerless Pre-Model 40
Centennial Double Action Revolver with Box -
Serial no. 773, 38 special cal., 2 inch solid rib bbl.,
blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1952-1953.
Matching serial numbers on the butt, cylinder, and
barrel. Features serrated ramp front sight, “lemon
squeezer” safety, and serrated flat cylinder release. Includes original
Smith & Wesson red box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish
with minimal storage and handling marks, and a cylinder drag line.
Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine with limited storage and
handling marks.
Provenance: The Ernie Rice Collection.
Estimate: 1,200 - 1,800
LOT 3564
Smith & Wesson K-22 Combat
Masterpiece Pre-Model 18
Double Action Revolver with
Gold Box - Serial no. K168885,
22 LR cal., 4 inch solid rib
bbl., blue finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured in 1952. The
revolver features ramped blade
front and adjustable rear sights.
Matching serial numbers found on the frame, right grip, cylinder, and barrel.
Includes original Smith & Wesson gold box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited minor handling marks, a cylinder drag line, and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very good
with storage and handling marks.
Provenance: The Ernie Rice Collection. 279 Estimate: 1,200 - 1,800
SERIAL NUMBER 470