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S&W Hand Ejectors: 1896 to 1961 All 5-Screw & Vintage 4-Screw SWING-OUT Cylinder REVOLVERS, and the 35 Autos and 32 Autos


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Old 03-21-2009, 12:08 PM
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This is lot 849 in the April 2009 Rock Island Auction. It is apparently the only 3 1/2"
Model 25 made . It was shipped Mar 2 1967, and 30 years later engraved by Russ Smith.





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This is lot 849 in the April 2009 Rock Island Auction. It is apparently the only 3 1/2"
Model 25 made . It was shipped Mar 2 1967, and 30 years later engraved by Russ Smith.





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Old 03-21-2009, 12:12 PM
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Wow, that's a knock out.

Thanks for posting the picture.

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An impressive work, as much talent here as in J.S. Bach, if one can compare a musical symphony to one in steel.


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Mike thanks for posting this. Just something else to think about going after.
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Mike,

Is that actually a gold insert in the front sight?

That is marvelous!
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Yowza!
Ya don't see a stunning beauty like that every day.
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That's a real beauty
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Lawdy, lawdy that is purty!!
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Gotta Love that puppy!!
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Old 03-21-2009, 04:55 PM
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Beautiful gun - and great photo.

Thanks much, Mike!

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