Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this awesome double action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Smith and Wesson Aircrewman M13!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: M13 Aircrewman
Serial: C295065
Date of Manufacture: 1954-1956
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Blade
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Magna S tocks with S&W Logo Medallions and Smooth Diamonds around the Grip Screws
Action: Double
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
When the Korean War started in 1950, the US Air Force put out a call for lightweight, compact personal defense weapons they could issue to aircrews. Colt and Smith & Wesson, two of the largest and oldest revolver manufacturers, both submitted prototypes that used aluminum alloys in their designs. Fun Fact: While a common material today, aluminum was almost exclusively used in prototypes and one-off firearms prior to the 1950s. Oliver Winchester built a prototype shotgun with aluminum receiver plates as early as 1865, but the cost to purify and process aluminum was prohibitive back then. The Air Force would adopt Smith & Wesson’s design and ordered over 40,000 of these lightweight six shooters in .38 Special. These would arm aircrewmen as well as agents in the Office of Special Investigations. Unfortunately, the aluminum alloy that was so cutting edge and lightweight that it helped Smith & Wesson win the Air Force contract was this product’s ultimate undoing. The Smith & Wesson M13 Aircrewmen revolver, which requires the low-pressure M41 Special Ball ammunition as they couldn’t withstand commercial ammo loaded with lead bullets, was scraped (literally, in most cases). But these guns were the beginning of a revolution in gun materials, and this revolver and its accessories showcase that history perfectly. Whether you’re a general firearms collector, military historian, or specifically a Smith & Wesson fan, this revolver would improve any collection it joined.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Smith is in Great condition showing indications of extensive consumer use or mishandling that we can see! Additionally, it will ship with the USAF holster pictured 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: M13 Aircrewman
Serial: C295065
Date of Manufacture: 1954-1956
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Blade
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Magna S tocks with S&W Logo Medallions and Smooth Diamonds around the Grip Screws
Action: Double
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
When the Korean War started in 1950, the US Air Force put out a call for lightweight, compact personal defense weapons they could issue to aircrews. Colt and Smith & Wesson, two of the largest and oldest revolver manufacturers, both submitted prototypes that used aluminum alloys in their designs. Fun Fact: While a common material today, aluminum was almost exclusively used in prototypes and one-off firearms prior to the 1950s. Oliver Winchester built a prototype shotgun with aluminum receiver plates as early as 1865, but the cost to purify and process aluminum was prohibitive back then. The Air Force would adopt Smith & Wesson’s design and ordered over 40,000 of these lightweight six shooters in .38 Special. These would arm aircrewmen as well as agents in the Office of Special Investigations. Unfortunately, the aluminum alloy that was so cutting edge and lightweight that it helped Smith & Wesson win the Air Force contract was this product’s ultimate undoing. The Smith & Wesson M13 Aircrewmen revolver, which requires the low-pressure M41 Special Ball ammunition as they couldn’t withstand commercial ammo loaded with lead bullets, was scraped (literally, in most cases). But these guns were the beginning of a revolution in gun materials, and this revolver and its accessories showcase that history perfectly. Whether you’re a general firearms collector, military historian, or specifically a Smith & Wesson fan, this revolver would improve any collection it joined.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Smith is in Great condition showing indications of extensive consumer use or mishandling that we can see! Additionally, it will ship with the USAF holster pictured 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
Handgun Standard Shipping $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping $65.00
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Payment 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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