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**Smith & Wesson Post War .38/44 Outdoorsman
Estimate: $1,000-$1,500
Sold
$900
Timed Auction
Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Location
Cincinnati
Description

**Smith & Wesson Post War .38/44 Outdoorsman

.38 Special. 6.5" barrel length. SN: S71250. Blued metal finish overall with casehardened finish to the hammer and trigger and mounting boxed checkered Smith & Wesson medallion walnut grips. Double action six-shot hand ejector mounting fully adjustable target rear notch and pinned front blade sights. Item features a pinned barrel and five-screw frame. The markings include the Smith & Wesson monogram trademark to the sideplate and MADE IN U.S.A. to the right frame forward of the triggerguard. The left barrel is marked SMITH & WESSON and the right displays the caliber marking 38 S.&W. SPECIAL CTG. A matching serial number has been struck onto the inside surface of the right grip panel, on the rear cylinder, inside of the star extractor, and to the inside of the underlug below the barrel. The full length non-vented barrel rib is matted along its upper surface and continuous with the matting atop the rear sight.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Property Of Dr. K. William Harter, Alexandria, VA

Condition
Good. Bore is Very Bright with crisp rifling throughout. The bluing shows abrasions on the flanks of the muzzle with scattered light scratches overall. Further abrasions to the underside of the underlug and light edgewear over the lower frame and on the cylinder. The rear corners of the frame show abrasions with brown patina forming within losses. Two abrasions to the left frame above the triggerguard. Hammer and trigger retain strong finishes. The grips feature handling wear and mars overall, along with some chips to the lower edges of the grips and skips to the checkering. Action displays good timing.
Quantity
1