Teddydog
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FS: S&W 2nd Model 455 Hand Ejector
I purchased this 2nd Model 455 Hand Ejector at the end of the summer. I am trying to simplify the collection and decided that I don't need to keep two 2nd Model 455s. I wrote about this revolver back in August and have some basic pics. See the thread for the full details, inculding information about the likely original owner and his military service!
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-ha...ow-455-hand-ejector-2nd-model-pics-added.html
It looks like it has much of its original finish, except for the backstrap and some scattered areas on the top of the barrel and upper frame where it may have come into rough contact with some dirt, gravel or sand. The bore appears perfect and the chambers the same. Condition: outstanding 1-ft gun. When you get up close, there is plenty of discoloration and speckling (not unexpected in a war-service gun of nearly 100 years!).
The serial number on barrel matches the butt and extractor star: 19,xxx. There is no SN on the rear of the cylinder, but it does not appear to have been "shaved". The chambers do have a very shallow "recess" in each, so it may have been switched to another caliber that way. Pretty sure it is a replacement cylinder, though who knows when or why. No SN on back face and no British proof marks on each chamber. The Extractor Star IS properly serialed to the gun, though. .45 Auto Rim does not fit/headspace, but .45 Colt fits into the recesses and true .455 ammo with its larger rim should sit on top. It also has the expected commercial proof marks added to the barrel (but not the cylinder), as well as a "sold out of service" mark on the left side of the frame. It is wearing post-war diamond magna stocks. No additional inscription under the Magnas, and no extra factory work marks on the grip frame.
The other interesting thing is a nicely engraved (not stamped and apparently professionally done) ownership mark. It says "H. Gordon Raeburn" over "R.E.". Please read the above thread for some great info about a British office who very possibly owned this gun during WW I.
Pictures:
Price is $650 plus shipping to your FFL (or you with C&R). Face-to-face in Western WA is OK. Note that shipping handguns is darned expensive and I DO NOT have a friendly dealer who will ship USPS cheaply. All Federal, State and Local laws apply. First "I'll take it" posted and email gets it. No pushing or shoving. : )
Rob
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Edit: 1/11/2013 PM
Per our conversation, this gun is Sold Pending Funds.
Rob
I purchased this 2nd Model 455 Hand Ejector at the end of the summer. I am trying to simplify the collection and decided that I don't need to keep two 2nd Model 455s. I wrote about this revolver back in August and have some basic pics. See the thread for the full details, inculding information about the likely original owner and his military service!
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-ha...ow-455-hand-ejector-2nd-model-pics-added.html
It looks like it has much of its original finish, except for the backstrap and some scattered areas on the top of the barrel and upper frame where it may have come into rough contact with some dirt, gravel or sand. The bore appears perfect and the chambers the same. Condition: outstanding 1-ft gun. When you get up close, there is plenty of discoloration and speckling (not unexpected in a war-service gun of nearly 100 years!).
The serial number on barrel matches the butt and extractor star: 19,xxx. There is no SN on the rear of the cylinder, but it does not appear to have been "shaved". The chambers do have a very shallow "recess" in each, so it may have been switched to another caliber that way. Pretty sure it is a replacement cylinder, though who knows when or why. No SN on back face and no British proof marks on each chamber. The Extractor Star IS properly serialed to the gun, though. .45 Auto Rim does not fit/headspace, but .45 Colt fits into the recesses and true .455 ammo with its larger rim should sit on top. It also has the expected commercial proof marks added to the barrel (but not the cylinder), as well as a "sold out of service" mark on the left side of the frame. It is wearing post-war diamond magna stocks. No additional inscription under the Magnas, and no extra factory work marks on the grip frame.
The other interesting thing is a nicely engraved (not stamped and apparently professionally done) ownership mark. It says "H. Gordon Raeburn" over "R.E.". Please read the above thread for some great info about a British office who very possibly owned this gun during WW I.
Pictures:
Price is $650 plus shipping to your FFL (or you with C&R). Face-to-face in Western WA is OK. Note that shipping handguns is darned expensive and I DO NOT have a friendly dealer who will ship USPS cheaply. All Federal, State and Local laws apply. First "I'll take it" posted and email gets it. No pushing or shoving. : )
Rob
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Edit: 1/11/2013 PM
Per our conversation, this gun is Sold Pending Funds.
Rob
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