Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this collectible semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction...this is the SMITH & WESSON MODEL 52-2 .38 SPECIAL MASTER SINGLE-ACTION!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 59-2
Serial: A631881
Date of Manufacture: 1979-1980
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5" Round
Optics/Sights: Patridge Front / Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut with S&W Monogram
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 52, sometimes referred to as the 38 Master, is a semi-automatic pistol developed by Smith & Wesson for bullseye shooting. It was one of the first semiautomatic pistols chambered in .38 Special with flush-seated, full wadcutter bullets. The shape of the rimmed cartridge limited the magazine capacity to five rounds. A variant, known as the Model 952, in 9mm Parabellum, is still produced in limited quantities by Smith & Wesson's Performance Center.
In 1961, Smith & Wesson Model introduced the Model 52 as a match-grade target pistol derived from the model 39. It was chambered in .38 Special Wadcutter for the sport of Bullseye shooting. The first version, known simply as the Model 52, retained the basic trigger mechanism of the Model 39, with the Double-Action function selectable via a simple frame-mounted setscrew, allowing the pistol to be fired in either single-action or double-action mode depending on the setscrew's adjustment.
In 1963, the Model 52-1 was introduced with a separately developed single-action trigger system and was manufactured until 1970, when it was succeeded by the Model 52-2. Changes to the 52-2 included an improved extractor and this version was manufactured for 23 years.
By 1992, the 30-year-old machinery used to make the Model 52 was showing signs of age and was starting to fail. Smith & Wesson decided against replacing it and the handgun was discontinued. The last model 52-2 was completed on July 23, 1993. The pistol's serial number was “TZW9149” and it was delivered to the company's private gun vault as an archive piece.
Condition/Contents:
This example is in what we believe to be PHENOMENAL condition showing no indications of regular consumer use and handling. Additionally...it will ship with the original S&W box and contents shown in the many photographs above!
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: 59-2
Serial: A631881
Date of Manufacture: 1979-1980
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5" Round
Optics/Sights: Patridge Front / Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut with S&W Monogram
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 52, sometimes referred to as the 38 Master, is a semi-automatic pistol developed by Smith & Wesson for bullseye shooting. It was one of the first semiautomatic pistols chambered in .38 Special with flush-seated, full wadcutter bullets. The shape of the rimmed cartridge limited the magazine capacity to five rounds. A variant, known as the Model 952, in 9mm Parabellum, is still produced in limited quantities by Smith & Wesson's Performance Center.
In 1961, Smith & Wesson Model introduced the Model 52 as a match-grade target pistol derived from the model 39. It was chambered in .38 Special Wadcutter for the sport of Bullseye shooting. The first version, known simply as the Model 52, retained the basic trigger mechanism of the Model 39, with the Double-Action function selectable via a simple frame-mounted setscrew, allowing the pistol to be fired in either single-action or double-action mode depending on the setscrew's adjustment.
In 1963, the Model 52-1 was introduced with a separately developed single-action trigger system and was manufactured until 1970, when it was succeeded by the Model 52-2. Changes to the 52-2 included an improved extractor and this version was manufactured for 23 years.
By 1992, the 30-year-old machinery used to make the Model 52 was showing signs of age and was starting to fail. Smith & Wesson decided against replacing it and the handgun was discontinued. The last model 52-2 was completed on July 23, 1993. The pistol's serial number was “TZW9149” and it was delivered to the company's private gun vault as an archive piece.
Condition/Contents:
This example is in what we believe to be PHENOMENAL condition showing no indications of regular consumer use and handling. Additionally...it will ship with the original S&W box and contents shown in the many photographs above!
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.
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