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Lot 3581: Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 24-3 Revolver

Cased Factory A Plus Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 24-3 Double Action Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 15, 2022

Lot 3581: Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 24-3 Revolver

Cased Factory A Plus Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 24-3 Double Action Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 15, 2022

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $6,500

Cased Factory A Plus Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 24-3 Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 24-3
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44 special
Barrel: 6 1/2 solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1424
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 282
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1983. This revolver is one of the first one hundred Model 24-3 Model of 1950 .44 Target Reintroduction revolvers. This revolver features Patridge blade front and adjustable rear sights as well as near full coverage floral scroll and wavy line engraving. According the "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson" by Supica & Nahas states that the first one hundred revolvers in this model were factory "A Plus" engraved with only twenty-five being finished in nickel. Included with the revolver is a wood case with a brass plaque on the lid reading "SMITH & WESSON/MODEL 24/.44 SPECIAL/1 OF 25/FACTORY/ A PLUS ENGRAVED" and blue velvet interior. Also included is a factory screwdriver and cleaning tools.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 99% plus original nickel finish with limited handling marks a cylinder drag line, and crisp engraving. Grips are very fine with a few scattered handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The relined case is very good.



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