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Smith & Wesson 38/44 Heavy Duty .38 Spl. SN: 4385

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Smith & Wesson 38/44 Heavy Duty .38  Spl. SN: 4385
SN: 43855. Custom engraved, pre war revolver. Built on the heavy 44 caliber frame to handle a hot 38 special round. Vintage large frame double action revolver manufactured circa 1934. Build on the five screw square butt N frame. Features nickel finish, mother of pearl grips, 5" barrel with shrouded ejector rod, fixed sights, grooved narrow trigger, knurled narrow humpback hammer. The right grip panel is relief carved with a Texas eagle with faux ruby eye, The revolver is fully engraved with floral scrollwork on a punch dot background with the exception of the straps, and triggerguard, period done. It is accented on the left frame & crane with four & five pedal flowers, two in yellow gold, and two in rose gold, the right frame has seven, two in rose gold, and five in yellow gold, varying in size. Bore is good/bright with some very light scattered pitting. Retains 50% nickel finish, thinning and fading, with edge losses, handling wear. Mother of pearl grips are very good. Action is smooth. Good lock-up.
NRA Condition-Good. C&R Firearm.