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Lot 301:USAF Smith & Wesson M13 Aircrewman Double Action Revolver

August 23rd, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 301:USAF Smith & Wesson M13 Aircrewman Double Action Revolver

August 23rd, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Outstanding, Rare, Highly Desirable, Documented USAF Smith & Wesson M13 Aircrewman Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Manufactured in late 1953 or very early 1954, this revolver was produced on government contract for the U.S. Air Force, who designated it the Model 13 Aircrewman and requested the revolvers be stamped "M13". They were intended for use by strategic bomber crews for use as survival weapons. Weight conscious, they were originally produced with a lightweight alloy frame and cylinder with a steel barrel. The model was eventually rejected because of problems with the alloy cylinder with most destroyed by the government or S&W, making surviving examples rare and highly desirable among collectors. The top strap is marked "REVOLVER, LIGHTWEIGHT, M13". Back strap marked "PROPERTY OF U.S. AIR FORCE". The left side of the frame has a "P" proof mark. Serial number is on the butt of the frame. The six-shot alloy cylinder, barrel, and extractor are numbered to the gun. The checkered grips have S&W medallions, with the right panel numbered to the gun. This revolver falls within the accepted Aircrewman serial range of C247000-C405363 ("The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson" by Supica and Nahas, pg. 147). The included factory letter confirms the current configuration as well as shipment to Norton Air Base in San Bernardino, California on 18 January 1954.

ConditionExcellent, retains 98% plus of the original blue and black anodized finishes and 98% of the vibrant original case colors on the hammer and trigger with a few scattered light handling marks, some very light muzzle wear, and a light cylinder drag line. The grips are also excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerSmith & Wesson
Model13
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge38 Special
Barrel2 inch solid rib
Finishblue/black anodized
Gripwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views2321
Catalog page305
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