jsfricks
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Have started downsizing some lately and also my interest have changed some. So I'm offering up my S&W 3rd Model of 1926 with 5" barrel.
This one comes with a factory letter and it shipped April 17, 1931 to Wolf and Klar. It was found wrapped in a towel inside a leather holster (also included) with the pearl grips shown in Ft Worth,TX. The grips have the common Roman Numeral markings that Wolf and Klar was known for, so these were probably purchased along with the gun. The pearl grips had two small chips when I received it but they have been repaired pretty well. Still noticeable but the repair doesn't stand out. The story of how the gun was found is below. Comes with holster and pearl grips. Bore is excellent and lock up is tight! All numbers match and it still has its original finish. Sold Pending Funds plus $35 shipping to lower 48 states. Will ship USPS Priority mail from my FFL. Payment by USPS Money Order or personal check if I know you. Buyer will have the option to purchase the Sambar Stag grips for an additional $225. The stag grips have a great feel, thicker in the middle and thinner toward the bottom. I don't think they were ever fitted to a gun so they are a little oversized and are missing the half disc as pictured. Link to more pictures at the bottom. If the buyer of the 3rd Model doesn't want the stag grips I will be listing them separately.
This was found in its original holster, wrapped in a towel, in a locked box, in an old storage facility in Ft. Worth, TX about 3 years ago. The owners of this unit had been storing and paying by check since 1975 and never in that time period came and opened the unit. When the buyer bought it at auction it took two grown men to open the door, breaking the hinges in the process. Everything was coated in a ton of dust as you can imagine. Along with this 44 was a crusty nickel 32 and a rusted up Steyr pistol. The buyer of the unit found a lot of family paperwork, letters, etc that shows the unit was owned by Frank Moody Jr. He served as a 2nd Lt in the Army. His dad, Frank Moody Sr, fought in the Indians wars and drove cattle across the plains.
Link to more pictures -
https://postimg.cc/gallery/30974ae78/
This one comes with a factory letter and it shipped April 17, 1931 to Wolf and Klar. It was found wrapped in a towel inside a leather holster (also included) with the pearl grips shown in Ft Worth,TX. The grips have the common Roman Numeral markings that Wolf and Klar was known for, so these were probably purchased along with the gun. The pearl grips had two small chips when I received it but they have been repaired pretty well. Still noticeable but the repair doesn't stand out. The story of how the gun was found is below. Comes with holster and pearl grips. Bore is excellent and lock up is tight! All numbers match and it still has its original finish. Sold Pending Funds plus $35 shipping to lower 48 states. Will ship USPS Priority mail from my FFL. Payment by USPS Money Order or personal check if I know you. Buyer will have the option to purchase the Sambar Stag grips for an additional $225. The stag grips have a great feel, thicker in the middle and thinner toward the bottom. I don't think they were ever fitted to a gun so they are a little oversized and are missing the half disc as pictured. Link to more pictures at the bottom. If the buyer of the 3rd Model doesn't want the stag grips I will be listing them separately.
This was found in its original holster, wrapped in a towel, in a locked box, in an old storage facility in Ft. Worth, TX about 3 years ago. The owners of this unit had been storing and paying by check since 1975 and never in that time period came and opened the unit. When the buyer bought it at auction it took two grown men to open the door, breaking the hinges in the process. Everything was coated in a ton of dust as you can imagine. Along with this 44 was a crusty nickel 32 and a rusted up Steyr pistol. The buyer of the unit found a lot of family paperwork, letters, etc that shows the unit was owned by Frank Moody Jr. He served as a 2nd Lt in the Army. His dad, Frank Moody Sr, fought in the Indians wars and drove cattle across the plains.
Link to more pictures -
https://postimg.cc/gallery/30974ae78/
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