Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action revolver for a penny-start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson 21-4.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 21-4
Serial: CJJ0297
Caliber: .44 S&W Spl
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Pinned Half Moon Service Front with Integral Square Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Grips with Recessed Thumb Rest
Action: Double-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 21-4 is a high-quality, medium-frame classic built by Smith & Wesson that represents the pinnacle of the company’s .45 ACP/WC (Winchester Centerfire) revolver line, marrying substantial stopping power with refined engineering and smooth handling. Produced primarily in the 1960s and early 1970s, the Model 21 series was derived from the older .45 Caliber Hand Ejector designs and later adapted to modern K-frame dimensions, combining the capacity for potent .45 caliber cartridges with a manageable, well–balanced platform. The “-4” suffix signifies an engineering change that improved internal lock work and manufacturing consistency without altering the revolver’s core performance characteristics. Chambered for .45 ACP with the ability to also shoot .45 Auto Rim for practical range use, the 21-4 typically features a robust steel frame and cylinder, a 4-inch barrel that strikes an excellent compromise between durability and carry comfort, and finely finished surfaces that reflect the quality gunsmithing of its era. Its double-action/single-action trigger offers versatility: a deliberate double-action pull for defensive situations and a lighter, more precise single-action break for deliberate shots. Adjustable sights—usually a ramped front paired with an adjustable rear—facilitate accurate aiming, and contoured walnut grips or early synthetic panels help mitigate recoil from the powerful .45 cartridge while providing a comfortable, positive hold. Though production eventually ceased as Smith & Wesson shifted focus to magnum calibers and newer designs, the Model 21-4 endures among collectors and traditionalists as a refined example of American revolver craftsmanship, valued for its blend of caliber capability, mechanical reliability, and historical significance as part of the company’s venerable wheel gun lineage.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 21-4
Serial: CJJ0297
Caliber: .44 S&W Spl
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Pinned Half Moon Service Front with Integral Square Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Grips with Recessed Thumb Rest
Action: Double-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 21-4 is a high-quality, medium-frame classic built by Smith & Wesson that represents the pinnacle of the company’s .45 ACP/WC (Winchester Centerfire) revolver line, marrying substantial stopping power with refined engineering and smooth handling. Produced primarily in the 1960s and early 1970s, the Model 21 series was derived from the older .45 Caliber Hand Ejector designs and later adapted to modern K-frame dimensions, combining the capacity for potent .45 caliber cartridges with a manageable, well–balanced platform. The “-4” suffix signifies an engineering change that improved internal lock work and manufacturing consistency without altering the revolver’s core performance characteristics. Chambered for .45 ACP with the ability to also shoot .45 Auto Rim for practical range use, the 21-4 typically features a robust steel frame and cylinder, a 4-inch barrel that strikes an excellent compromise between durability and carry comfort, and finely finished surfaces that reflect the quality gunsmithing of its era. Its double-action/single-action trigger offers versatility: a deliberate double-action pull for defensive situations and a lighter, more precise single-action break for deliberate shots. Adjustable sights—usually a ramped front paired with an adjustable rear—facilitate accurate aiming, and contoured walnut grips or early synthetic panels help mitigate recoil from the powerful .45 cartridge while providing a comfortable, positive hold. Though production eventually ceased as Smith & Wesson shifted focus to magnum calibers and newer designs, the Model 21-4 endures among collectors and traditionalists as a refined example of American revolver craftsmanship, valued for its blend of caliber capability, mechanical reliability, and historical significance as part of the company’s venerable wheel gun lineage.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1160479376 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-03-22 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
770 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-03-22 17:18:32 |
