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LOT 3573
Angelo Bee Signed Master Engraved, Gold
Inlaid Smith & Wesson Model 63 Double Action Revolver - Serial no. M153774, 22 LR cal., 4 inch solid rib bbl.,
stainless finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in 1980/81, this S&W Model 63 Revolver was highly embellished by world renowned
master engraver Angelo Bee. The revolver is decorated with attractive
profuse floral scrollwork on punch dot background along with finely detailed gold inlaid game scenes. The left side of
the frame features a large fox in a wooded scene. The side plate features an eagle snatching a rabbit. Bee has signed his work “ABEE” on the left side of the frame. The grips have silver S&W medallions.
CONDITION: Excellent overall as embellished by master engraver Angelo Bee, with limited handling marks and faint cylinder drag line. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 3574
Factory Engraved Smith
& Wesson Model 48-4 Double Action Revolver with Box - Serial no. 19K5953, 22 LR cal., 8 3/8 inch solid
rib bbl., blue finish, walnut
grips. Manufactured in 1977.
Features Patridge blade front
and adjustable rear sights and
factory Class “A” class engraving.
Includes original box with end label listing the current configuration, as well as the engraving.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine with scattered light storage and handling marks and some peeling of the end label.
Provenance: The Ernie Rice Collection.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3575
Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 41 Semi-Automatic Target Pistol with Box - Serial no. A671360, 22 LR cal.,
7 inch slab side bbl.,
blue finish, laminated
grips. Manufactured in
1981. This pistol features
Patridge blade front and
adjustable rear sights,
standard markings,
factory Class “A” coverage
floral scroll engraving,
and checkered laminate
target grips. Includes the
original box with end label listing the current configuration as well as the Class “A” engraving.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with a few light handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine with limited storage and handling marks and a small tear in the lid on one side.
Provenance: The Ernie Rice Collection.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3576
Cased Factory
Engraved and Gold
Inlaid Smith &
Wesson Model 41
50th Anniversary
Commemorative
Semi-Automatic
Target Pistol - Serial no.
FYA0339, 22 cal., 5 1/2
inch slab side bbl., blue
finish, laminated grips.
Manufactured in 2007
with standard markings
and features. This pistol
was a limited edition run
of only 500. Includes a
glass top presentation
case and shipping box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with minimal handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine with limited storage and handling marks and some peeling of the bottom material.
Provenance: The Ernie Rice Collection.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 3577
Factory Engraved
Smith & Wesson Model
48-4 Double Action
Revolver with Box -
Serial no. 90K8242, 22
magnum cal., 6 inch
solid rib bbl., blue
finish, rosewood grips.
Manufactured in 1980.
Features ramp blade
front and adjustable rear
sights, factory Class “A” engraving and magna grips. Includes
original box with end label listing the current conflagration, as
well as the engraving. Also included is a matching engraved
extra .22 Long Rifle Cylinder (also noted on label).
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original
blue finish with limited handling marks and crisp engraving.
Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine with limited storage and handling marks. Provenance: The Ernie Rice Collection.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3578
Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. A426269, 9
mm cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured 1977-78. Fixed blade front and rear notch sights, standard markings, full blue finish, factory Class “A” coverage floral scroll engraving on the frame and slide, smooth grips, and a checkered back strap. Includes original box listing engraving on the end label and extra magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% plus original
blue finish with limited handling marks and crisp engraving. Grips are very good wit a few small dings and crazing in the varnish. Mechanically excellent. Box is very good with scattered storage and handling marks. Provenance: The Ernie Rice Collection.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
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