Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this historical top-break action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless 2nd Model!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: .38 Safety Hammerless 2nd Model
Serial: 12730
Date of Manufacture: 1887-1890
Caliber: .38 S&W
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 3 1/4"
Optics/Sights: Blade front / Notch rear
Stock/Grips: Black grips w/ S&W monograms
Action: Top-Break Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Safety Hammerless or Smith & Wesson New Departure (nicknamed by collectors as the Lemon Squeezer) is a double-action revolver that was produced from 1887 to 1940 by Smith & Wesson. Based on the Smith & Wesson Model 2 double-action design, the revolver incorporated an internal hammer and an external grip safety on its back-strap. It was chambered in .32 S&W and .38 S&W calibers; these revolvers were discontinued prior to World War II, being eclipsed by the stronger hand ejector models.
This example will ship with a Smith & Wesson box!
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 Safety Hammerless 2nd Model
Serial: 12730
Date of Manufacture: 1887-1890
Caliber: .38 S&W
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 3 1/4"
Optics/Sights: Blade front / Notch rear
Stock/Grips: Black grips w/ S&W monograms
Action: Top-Break Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Safety Hammerless or Smith & Wesson New Departure (nicknamed by collectors as the Lemon Squeezer) is a double-action revolver that was produced from 1887 to 1940 by Smith & Wesson. Based on the Smith & Wesson Model 2 double-action design, the revolver incorporated an internal hammer and an external grip safety on its back-strap. It was chambered in .32 S&W and .38 S&W calibers; these revolvers were discontinued prior to World War II, being eclipsed by the stronger hand ejector models.
The Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless models were produced from 1887 (1888 for the 32) to just before World War II. They were chambered in either .32 S&W or .38 S&W with a five-shot cylinder. They were most often produced with a 2-inch, 3-inch, or 3.25-inch barrels; but some 6" barrelled versions are known to exist.
These top-break revolvers were designed for fast reloading and concealed carry as the hammer was internal and would not snag on drawing the revolver from a pocket. They were known as "The New Departure" to reflect the company's new approach to designing revolvers.Minor design changes were made to these revolvers over the years, resulting in several different design models.
Contents:This example will ship with a Smith & Wesson box!
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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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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