Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this incredible "N" Frame double action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson .38/44 Heavy Duty Model of 1950 also known as the "Pre-Model 20"!
This revolver features matching serial numbers on the butt, ejector shroud, and cylinder!
This revolver features matching serial numbers on the butt, ejector shroud, and cylinder!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: .38/44 Heavy Duty Model of 1950 "Pre-Model 20"
Serial: S85152
Date of Manufacture: 1951-1952
Caliber: .38 S&W Special
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4" with Shrouded Extractor Rod
Optics/Sights: 1/10" Forged Round Blade with Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Magna Style Diamond Walnut
Action: Double
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The 38/44 was introduced on 4/1/1930 with a total of 11,111 manufactured before WWII interrupted the production. It was then reintroduced after WWII with improved rebound slide actuated hammer block. All post war guns have the prefix "S" accompanying the serial number. In 1948 the 38/44 Heavy Duty was further improved to incorporate the now familiar S&W "short action" and remained unchanged until the model was discontinued in 1966. Total post-war production was 20,604 revolvers. In 1957 when model numbers were assigned to various S&W revolvers, the 38/44 Heavy Duty became known as the Model 20. This model is built on S&W Heavy "N" Frame which was also the .44 Military frame.
According to a note card from the original owner that is pictured, this revolver was purchased new from Foley Bros. in Houston in January of 1952 and had less that 1 box of shells fired through it.
Contents:
This S&W will ship with the original factory labeled box and all contents pictured above! We believe that this example is in Extraordinary Condition, showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see whatsoever. Please examine the many high resolution pics to get a closer look.
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: .38/44 Heavy Duty Model of 1950 "Pre-Model 20"
Serial: S85152
Date of Manufacture: 1951-1952
Caliber: .38 S&W Special
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4" with Shrouded Extractor Rod
Optics/Sights: 1/10" Forged Round Blade with Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Magna Style Diamond Walnut
Action: Double
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The 38/44 was introduced on 4/1/1930 with a total of 11,111 manufactured before WWII interrupted the production. It was then reintroduced after WWII with improved rebound slide actuated hammer block. All post war guns have the prefix "S" accompanying the serial number. In 1948 the 38/44 Heavy Duty was further improved to incorporate the now familiar S&W "short action" and remained unchanged until the model was discontinued in 1966. Total post-war production was 20,604 revolvers. In 1957 when model numbers were assigned to various S&W revolvers, the 38/44 Heavy Duty became known as the Model 20. This model is built on S&W Heavy "N" Frame which was also the .44 Military frame.
According to a note card from the original owner that is pictured, this revolver was purchased new from Foley Bros. in Houston in January of 1952 and had less that 1 box of shells fired through it.
Contents:
This S&W will ship with the original factory labeled box and all contents pictured above! We believe that this example is in Extraordinary Condition, showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see whatsoever. Please examine the many high resolution pics to get a closer look.
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 $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping $65.00
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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.
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