FS: 29 No Dash, US Army K38, SAA 45 7.5", SAA 45 4 3/4", Factory Engraved Smiths!
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A factory letter accompanies this scarce US Army issued Pre Model 14 K-38 confirming the configuration and detailing its original shipment on July 30, 1956 to the US Army at Springfield Ordinance in MA. The gun is equipped with a 6" barrel, original bright blue finish and the numbers matching checkered walnut diamond magna grips. A tough to find and all original Army S&W that is one of only a small handful surviving that were not decommissioned. The gun retains nearly 99% of the original bright blue finish showing only slight wear at the muzzle ends. Overall an investment grade collectible S&W!
$1950
A factory letter accompanies this Model 29 No Dash confirming the configuration and detailing its original shipment on May 15, 1959 to the Olympic Wholesale Company in Los Angeles, California. The gun is equipped with an 8 3/8" barrel, original bright blue finish and checkered Goncalo Alves diamond target stocks, AKA "Cokes". The gun is complete in the clamshell with the long tapered SAT, cleaning rod, bottle brush and bore mop; the interior of the case is quite nice! Overall the gun is virtually as-new retaining 99% of the original bright blue finish which shows virtually no wear. The bore and cylinder chambers are mint and the mechanical working order is flawless. Overall a top shelf 4-screw .44 Magnum!
$2850
This signed factory Russ Smith Class A factory engraved Pre Model 18 K-22 Combat Masterpiece is accompanied by a 1984 dated factory letter confirming the configuration and detailing its original shipment on March 13, 1956 to HH Harris in Chicago, Illinois. The SWHF invoice copy notes the gun was $45.36, the class A engraving was $100 and the rosewood target stocks were $4.12; note the engraving cost more than double the price of the gun! What really makes this package special is the original numbers matching box, marked on the bottom for every special feature! The gun is virtually new from end to end with a gorgeous extra-bright blue finish. Russ Smith's tight floral scrollwork is deeply cut and splendid from every angle. The smooth rosewood target stocks have a particularly fine figure and grain pattern. The gun is signed under the left grip frame RUSS, knowledgeable collectors are aware of the rarity of signed factory engraved pieces. The finest factory engraved Pre-18 any collector could ever hope for!
$6850
Built in 1967 this Class A Factory Russ Smith Engraved Model 19-2 is equipped with a 4" barrel, original blue finish and smooth rosewood presentation target stocks. The gun is mint from end to end and is complete in the original presentation clamshell case, often used on factory engraved examples of the period. Note the small logo on the left side. Russ Smith's masterful floral scrollwork over a punch dot background is just superb on this gun. Guaranteed to letter exactly as configured! A must own K-Frame.
$4250
NOT PICTURED:
Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 8 3/8" Nickel .44 Magnum, complete in the original mahogany display case with the numbers matching shipping sleeve. ANIB $2150 Pictures forthcoming
SOLD
Built in 1979-1980 this fine 45 Colt 3rd Gen Single Action Army is equipped with a 7 1/2" barrel, original blue and case color finish with original smooth walnut grips. The gun retains 99% original case color and blue finish and is gorgeous from end to end. ** The bore and cylinder chambers are mint and the mechanical working order is flawless. A virtually as-new Colt!* $1875 SPF
Built in 1992 this fantastic 3rd Gen Colt Single Action is chambered in .45 Colt and is equipped with a 4 3/4" barrel, original blue and case color finish with checkered black rubber grips. This is a beautiful colt from end to end retaining 99%+ original finish with virtually no turnline. The bore and cylinder chambers are mint and the mechanical working order is flawless. Overall a top-shelf 45 Colt SAA $1975 SPF
A factory letter accompanies this 1st year special ordered Model 57 confirming the configuration and detailing its original shipment on August 27, 1965 to Rex Firearms in New York, New York. The gun is equipped with a 4" barrel, original nickel finish and checkered Goncalo Alves diamond target stocks AKA 'Cokes'. Early nickel examples are very tough to find, especially in a 4" barrel. The gun is complete in the original transition lined clamshell case with the cleaning tools and screwdriver. The original nickel finish is bright and clear, rating about 98% with some minor scattered age spots on the barrel and frame. These aren't super noticeable but certainly there. There is a small repair in the bottom edge of the left panel of the Cokes. The bore and cylinder chambers are mint and the mechanical working order is flawless. A tough to find early nickel Model 57 complete in the case!
$2850 SPF
