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LOT 3585
Very Fine Devel/Smith & Wesson Model 59 Semi-Automatic Pistol
with Holster - Serial no. A611207.156, 9 mm cal., 3 1/2 inch round bbl.,
nickel finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in 1970-1980. Converted by
gunsmith Charles Kelsey, the Devel “Full-House” conversion features
recessed front sight (insert absent), adjustable rear sight, satin nickel finish, fluted
slide, shortened grip, shortened frame, 3 1/2 inch barrel with polished feed ramp and
chamber, Devel barrel bushing installed to improve accuracy, Wolff springs throughout,
relieved trigger guard area with finger hook, bobbed hammer, checkered plastic grips with
S&W logos and “DEVEL” logos, and spiked magazine floor plate. This Model 59 Devel conversion is numbered “156” to the right of the original serial number. Includes a leather holster, leather magazine carrier, and two extra magazines.
CONDITION: Excellent as upgraded by Charles Kelsey, retaining 99% plus satin nickel finish with some minor handling marks. Grips are very fine with minor handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Holster is very fine
with storage and handling marks and some flex wear.
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
LOT 3586
Smith & Wesson K-22 First Model Outdoorsman Double
Action Revolver with Box - Serial no. 657526, 22 LR cal., 6 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured from 1931 to 1940. Matching serial number on the barrel, cylinder, and butt. Standard markings, Patridge blade front sight, and
adjustable rear sight. Includes a correct Smith & Wesson red box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, a cylinder
drag line, some dings in the barrel, and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very good with storage and handling marks, some peeling,
and corner wear.
Provenance:
The Ernie Rice Collection.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3587
Rare Smith & Wesson/Armament Systems & Procedures Model
39-2 ASP Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. A442395, 9 mm para cal.,
3 1/4 inch round bbl., black finish, plastic grips. Designed in the 1960s by
Paris Theodore and produced through the 1970s, the ASP package took a Model 39
and performed a radical “remanufacturing”. Reduced in multiple dimensions, rounded
edges, and a reshaped trigger guard. The original sights are replaced with a one-piece
Guttersnipe sight. The grips are translucent Lexan with the “PATENTED”, marking and the
magazine is shortened and has windows for round counting with “ASP” marked base.
CONDITION: Excellent as reconfigured to ASP configuration, retains 99% plus of the black finish with a
few scattered light handling marks. The grips are also excellent with some scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3588
P.H. Mobley Signed Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 60 Double
Action Revolver - Serial no. 475047, 38 special cal., 2 inch solid rib bbl.,
stainless finish, laminated grips. This revolver features 80% coverage engraving
consisting of panels of Art Nouveau floral scroll on a matted background with
separate panels for the barrel markings. The sides of the topstrap feature a rope
pattern and an arch pattern on top. The bottom of the frame ahead of the trigger
guard features a sunflower. The work is signed “ENGR. BY P.H. MOBLEY” on the right side
of the frame next to the trigger. The left side of the grip frame beneath the grips is signed
“PHM FEGA” (Mobley’s initials and stating his FEGA membership).
CONDITION: Very fine as embellished by P. H. Mobley. With limited handling marks, a cylinder drag line, and crisp engraving. Grips are very good with a couple light handling marks and a hairline crack on the front of the left grip. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3589
Smith & Wesson
K-22 First Model
Outdoorsman
Double Action
Revolver with
Box - Serial no.
647848, 22 LR
cal., 6 inch round
bbl., blue finish,
walnut grips.
Manufactured
from 1931 to 1940.
Matching serial number on the barrel, cylinder, butt, and right grip panel. Standard
markings, Patridge blade front sight, and adjustable rear sight. Includes a Smith & Wesson red box. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Retaining 95% original blue finish with limited handling marks, a cylinder drag line, and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine with oxidation on the brass and storage and handling marks overall.
Provenance: The Ernie Rice Collection.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3590
Scarce Steel Frame Smith & Wesson Model
39 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box - Serial
no. 62920, 9 mm para cal., 4 inch round bbl.,
blue finish. The Model 39 was the first 9 mm
double action, semi-automatic pistol produced
in the U.S. Steel frame models, like this
example, were first introduced in 1954-1955,
but not assembled or sold until 1966, with
only 927 manufactured. Includes the original
box with “Steel” noted in the special features
section of the end label, an extra magazine,
and instructions card.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% plus
original blue finish with limited handling
marks and a partial takedown scratch on the
frame. Grips are very fine with overall sharp
checkering, a few dings and scratches, and
some bubbling of the varnish on the left grip.
Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine with
scattered storage and handling marks and some flaking.
Provenance: The Ernie Rice Collection.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3591
Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Model
39-2 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box -
Serial no. A140119, 9 mm para cal., 4 inch
round bbl., blue finish. Manufactured 1970-
71. Fixed blade front and rear notch sights,
standard markings, full blue finish, Class “B”
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, an extra pair of checkered
Smith & Wesson medallion grips, and
an extra magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99%
plus original blue finish with limited handling
marks, crisp engraving, and crisp backstrap
checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is
very good with storage and handling marks, a
partially torn corner, and fading of the ink
on the end label.
Provenance: The Ernie Rice Collection.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000 283