(A) RARE 2" SMITH & WESSON 3RD MODEL .38 SAFETY DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER

(A) RARE 2" SMITH & WESSON 3RD MODEL .38 SAFETY DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH HEISER HOLSTER. Dates from 1890 through 1898. Standard hammerless with blued finish, case colored trigger, and S&W gutta percha grips. The special order 2" barrel has a full rib and half moon front sight. The S&W legend on these short barrels is found on left side of barrel and not on top as usual. Comes with a much later Heiser holster. CONDITION: Very good. Overall, still retains about 70% of the bright blue but cylinder walls are patina and left side of barrel exhibits the salt and pepper texture but legend is still partially legible. Mechanically sound retaining a bright bore. Name Value Accessories Holster Barrel Length 2" Caliber/Bore .38 S&W FFL Status Antique Manufacturer Smith & Wesson Model .38 Safety DA Serial Number 55726, Name, Value, Accessories, Holster, Barrel Length, 2", Caliber/Bore, .38 S&W, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, Smith & Wesson, Model, .38 Safety DA, Serial Number, 55726

Estimate:£302.73

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