Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this eye catching double action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson 38-44 Heavy Duty"Pre-Model 20"!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: Heavy Duty "Pre-Model 20"
Serial: S142751
Date of Manufacture: 1955
Caliber: .38 S&W Special
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Round blade front / Trench rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth walnut / Diamond textured grip w/ silver Smith coin inlay
Action: Double Action / Single Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Smith & Wesson .38/44 identifies a series of 6 shot, double-action, Smith & Wesson N-frame revolvers chambered for the .38 Special cartridge loaded to higher pressures than were considered appropriate for earlier revolvers chambered for that cartridge. High-pressure .38/44 loadings of the .38 Special cartridge represented a transition between conventional .38 Special ammunition and the new more powerful .357 Magnum ammo. Revolvers were manufactured from 1930 to 1941, and after World War II from 1946 to 1966 until competitively priced .357 Magnum revolvers became widely available.
In the 1920s and 1930s, the inability of conventional police service revolver ammunition to reliably penetrate automobiles was perceived as a problem as United States law enforcement agencies encountered well organized and funded bootleggers. In response, Smith & Wesson introduced the large frame .38/44 Heavy Duty in 1930. It was based on the .44 Special Smith & Wesson Triple Lock revolver and was made with a 5-inch (13 cm) barrel and fixed sights.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Smith is in great over all condition showing much less than average evidence of use and handling that we can see!
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: Heavy Duty "Pre-Model 20"
Serial: S142751
Date of Manufacture: 1955
Caliber: .38 S&W Special
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Round blade front / Trench rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth walnut / Diamond textured grip w/ silver Smith coin inlay
Action: Double Action / Single Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Smith & Wesson .38/44 identifies a series of 6 shot, double-action, Smith & Wesson N-frame revolvers chambered for the .38 Special cartridge loaded to higher pressures than were considered appropriate for earlier revolvers chambered for that cartridge. High-pressure .38/44 loadings of the .38 Special cartridge represented a transition between conventional .38 Special ammunition and the new more powerful .357 Magnum ammo. Revolvers were manufactured from 1930 to 1941, and after World War II from 1946 to 1966 until competitively priced .357 Magnum revolvers became widely available.
In the 1920s and 1930s, the inability of conventional police service revolver ammunition to reliably penetrate automobiles was perceived as a problem as United States law enforcement agencies encountered well organized and funded bootleggers. In response, Smith & Wesson introduced the large frame .38/44 Heavy Duty in 1930. It was based on the .44 Special Smith & Wesson Triple Lock revolver and was made with a 5-inch (13 cm) barrel and fixed sights.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Smith is in great over all condition showing much less than average evidence of use and handling that we can see!
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
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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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