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Lot 139
Smith & Wesson Model of 1891 .38 Single Action 3rd Model Top Break Revolver {ANT}
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500
Current Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $100 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
.38 S&W. 4” ribbed barrel. SN: 24834. Blued finish, color casehardened hammer and triggerguard, smooth mother of pearl grips with gold Smith & Wesson medallions. Barrel rib roll marked in two lines: “+SMITH & WESSON/SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A.” followed by “MODEL OF 91” and then in two lines again: “PAT’D APR. 20. 75. FEB/20 & DEC 18. 77. MAY 11. 80.+” Left side of barrel marked “+38 S.&W. CTG+” Right rear of frame with Smith & Wesson logo. Matching serial numbers on the butt and rear face of cylinder. Equipped with notch rear sight, pinned target style front sight blade.
Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Gardnerville, NV. FedEx 2-Day Air shipping within the continental U.S.: $85 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined shipping available.
Condition
About Fine. Revolver some nice thinning and fading original blued finish on the barrel with more on the frame and a similar amount on the cylinder. Hammer and triggerguard with some traces of mottledcase colors present. Markings clear and crisp. Mechanically functional action. Bore very good, mostly bright with some frosting and some scattered oxidation. Grips with some light wear, age discoloration and some lightly scattered marks and mars.
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