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Smith & Wesson .22/.32 Hand Ejector .22 LR

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
Smith & Wesson .22/.32 Hand Ejector .22 LR
SN: 427821 '.22/.32 Heavy Frame Target' Vintage small frame double action revolver chambered in .22 Long Rifle, manufactured circa 1911-1935. Often referred to as the "Bekeart Model" for the San Francisco dealer Philip Bekeart who originally contracted S&W to manufacture this model. Features a blued finish, pinned 6" barrel, pinned patridge front sight, adjustable rear sight, non-shrouded ejector rod, fluted six-shot cylinder, smooth .240" case hardened trigger, .240" case hardened hammer with knurled spur, five screw round butt I frame and two-piece diamond checkered walnut 'extension' grips. Grips held by two screws. Bore and charge holes are very good. Retains 70% dark finish with edge losses and handling marks, areas of patina and some pinprick pitting on much of barrel, and several places on frame. Markings are crisp. Wood grips are very good overall, with dents, several small chips missing from butt. Action is smooth with good lock-up. Serial number repeated on cylinder, under ejector star, under barrel. Assembly number in frame recess matches yoke. Condition is NRA Very Good ***C&R Firearm***