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Lot 1087:Engraved Smith & Wesson 32 Double Action with Carved Grips

August 24th, 2024|Bedford, TX

Lot 1087:Engraved Smith & Wesson 32 Double Action with Carved Grips

August 24th, 2024|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,800 - $2,750

Engraved Smith & Wesson .32 Double Action 4th Model Revolver with Relief Carved Dragon Grips

Introduced in 1883. Featuring near full coverage engraved tight scrollwork and wonderful and unusual relief carved dragon grips with each panel having a different depiction of the legendary folklore beast. Likely embellished in Japan. Unnumbered cylinder. Matching serial numbers on the butt, barrel and barrel latch. Provenance: Dr. Gerald Klaz collection; Property of a Genteman

ConditionVery fine as embellished, retaining 97% plus of the reapplied blue with a few small patches of gray on the cylinder. The engraving is crisp. The grips are also very fine with a series of dings on the bottom, crisp carving and attractive mellow aged appearance. Mechanically excellent. An attractive engraved .32 Double Action with standout relief carved dragon grips.

Details

ManufacturerSmith & Wesson

Model32 Double Action

TypeRevolver

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge32 S&W

Barrel3 1/2 inch solid rib

Finishblue

Gripantique ivory

Item LocationBedford, TX