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S&W .38 Safety 4th Model Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD
S&W .38 Safety 4th Model Revolver
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Smith & Wesson .38 Safety 4th Model Double Action Revolver, #149173, .38 S&W CF cal., 4'' round barrel, with pinned blade front and small grooved rear sights; marked with maker's name, address and 1883-85-89 patent dates on top rib; fluted 5-shot round cylinder; frame with circular S&W logo on right side, signature large front hinge, integral gripstraps and ''lemon squeezer'' safety bar in backstrap; finely-checkered two-piece black hard rubber grips with the entwined ''S&W'' logo in a raised panel at top. Mfg'd ca. 1898-1907. Condition is very good. Steel surfaces show an overall smooth gunmetal gray with good traces of original blue in protected areas and 80% blue on triggerguard. Grips are unchipped and have sharp checkering and detail. Barrel hinge and latch are sound; action is crisp; bore is clean with sharp rifling. Est.: $200-$300. (C&R/PPT)