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LOT 451
Documented Factory Engraved
Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 Double
Action Revolver with Case and Factory
Letter - Serial no. N687587, 44 Magnum cal.,
8 3/8 inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, walnut
grips. Manufactured between 1979-80. Fitted
with a fixed orange insert ramp front sight and an
adjustable rear sight. Has a wide serrated trigger and a
wide checkered hammer. Fitted with nicely figured walnut
grips. The enclosed factory letter states that the revolver
was shipped from the factory on May 21, 1980, and delivered to Davidson Supply Co., Greensboro, NC, as a Special Engraved Edition with an 8 3/8 inch barrel, nickel finish, and Goncalo Alves target grips. With a hardwood presentation display case, small presentation plaque that reads “C. PAUL HULTEN/WITH APPRECIATION/WESTERN BANCORPORATION/AUGUST 31, 1980”, screwdriver and bore cleaning rod with two attachments. CONDITION: Excellent overall with only the slightest of handling/storage marks and a very faint drag line. Mechanically excellent. The wood case is also excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 4,500
LOT 452
Robert Valade Engraved
Smith & Wesson Model
617 Double Action
Revolver - Serial no. BJC4459, 22 LR
cal., 8 1/4 inch solid rib bbl., stainless finish,
laminated grips. Manufactured with standard markings and Patridge blade front and microclick adjustable rear sights. The revolver has been subsequently master engraved with full coverage floral scroll and geometric designs by Robert Valade. The edge of the crane is signed “Valade”. Fitted with a laminated finger groove target grip.
CONDITION: Very fine overall as engraved by Master Engraver Robert Valade with scattered handling marks, flash marks on the front cylinder face, muzzle, and frame, discoloration in the cylinder flutes. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 453
Angelo Bee Signed, Master Engraved,
and Gold Inlaid Smith & Wesson Model
66-2 Double Action Revolver - Serial no. AJL2924, 357 magnum cal., 4 inch solid rib bbl., stainless
inish, goncalo alves grips. Features red ramp front
and microclick rear sights and standard markings.
Barrel 75% coverage floral scroll and wavy line
engraving. The frame is engraved to match as well as having a mountain scene with a raised relief gold eagle on the left and
wo gold inlaid squirrels on the right. The left scene is signed
A BEE” for Master Engraver Angelo Bee as well as having his
rademark bee stamp. Fitted with checkered S&W medallion target grips.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine overall as embellished by Master Engraver Angelo Bee, with limited handling marks, a faint cylinder drag
ine, and crisp engraving and grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
open flowers at the front of the frame on either side. Warren. The serrated trigger and hammer have been with a pair of S&W monogram medallion pearl grips. professionally refinished blue and 95% gold finishes
with limited handling marks, a faint cylinder drag line, and attractive plum hue to the barrel and cylinder. The right grip panel has an age line at the medallion and a chip along the inside edge, otherwise grips are fine with fiery colors. Mechanically excellent.
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LOT 454
Engraved Early Smith &
Wesson Model 36 Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips - Serial no. 189759, 38 Special cal., 2 inch solid rib bbl., blue/gold finish, pearl grips. Manufactured between
1957 and 1962. The revolver displays nearly full coverage floral scroll engraving on a matted background with
The consignor states the work was done by John gold washed. Fitted CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000 351