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Smith & Wesson Military & Police 38 SPL

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,750.00 USD Estimated At:7,500.00 - 15,000.00 USD
Smith & Wesson Military & Police 38 SPL
SN: 177778 Model of 1905, 3rd change, manufactured circa 1909 - 1915. Features 4" pinned barrel, nickel finish, checkered black gutta percha grips with S&W emblems. Bore is fair condition, showing frosting & light pitting throughout. Retains 60% finish, with bare metal showing on right side plate, around muzzle, around cylinder flutes, other sharp edges. Grips are very good with minimal smoothing, no chips or cracks. Action is smooth with tight lock-up. Markings are sharp, including period inscription on backstrap "Chief Deputy Bill Decker Dallas Co. Texas". Sheriff Decker was famous for his involvement with the apprehension of Bonnie and Clyde, the famous bank robbing couple. Decker was also deeply involved in the intrigue surrounding the Kennedy assassination, and most every significant event that occurred in and around Dallas between the 1920's and mid-1960's. This revolver came from a major old time collector of historical firearms. Includes a copy of "Decker", a biography of Sheriff Bill Decker, and a collection of essays and copies of official reports, relevant to the long and colorful career if the Sheriff. Condition is NRA Good++ *** C&R Firearm ***