2020 September Premier, Volume I

BOTH SIDES
PICTURED
Collector’s Fact
1 of only 869
manufactured with a
5 inch barrel.
BOTH SIDES
PICTURED
LOT 509
Smith &
Wesson .357 Registered
Magnum Double Action
Revolver with Shipping Tube - Serial
no. 49703, 357 magnum cal., 5 inch
solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut grips.
Introduced in 1935, this is one of only 869
Registered Magnums manufactured with
a 5 inch barrel. It has a King bead front
sight, adjustable “U” notch rear sight, “REG. 1586” stamped
on the inside of the frame, and matching serial numbers on the butt, right
grip panel, cylinder, and ejector shroud. Unknown marking on the left side
of the frame has been struck out. Includes an original registration certificate
shipping tube, however, the certificate is not included. The mailing tube is
addressed to a Dr. W. P. Montgomery in Beatrice, NE. A scarce barrel length
Registered Magnum definitely worth of further research.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 90% original blue, light handling evidence, cylinder drag line, and sharp
grip checkering. The tube is also very
fine with light wear and legible label.
Mechanically excellent.
Provenance:
Dr. Gerald Klaz collection.
Estimate: 4500 - 6500
BOTH SIDES
PICTURED
LOT 511
England Shipped Engraved Smith & Wesson Third Model
Perfected Single Shot Target Pistol with Factory Letter -
Serial no. 5283, 22 LR cal., 10 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut
grips. Manufactured from 1909 to 1923. The pistol has been engraved with
some 30% coverage floral scroll engraving on a punch dot background.
A trigger stop mechanism has been installed in the triggerguard and the
pistol has also been converted to function as single action only. The right side of the
barrel and frame have Birmingham proofs along with “22 L” on the barrel. Fitted with checkered
walnut extension type grips. Matching serial numbers are on the front grip strap, barrel, and
barrel latch. The accompanying factory letter lists this pistol with a 10 inch barrel, Patridge front
sight, blue finish and checkered walnut extension target grips when shipped on March 12, 1912
and delivered to C. Osborne & Co., Birmingham, England. This shipment was for 10 units
all in the same configuration.
CONDITION: Very fine, showing 99% of the professional reapplied blue finish with a small area of light oxidation
and light handling evidence. The left side of the rear sight has been broken off. The grips have a few small dings
and well-defined checkering. Mechanically very good as single action only.
Provenance: Dr. Gerald Klaz collection.
Estimate: 2500 - 3750
The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection
LOT 510
Engraved Smith & Wesson .38 Military & Police Model of 1905
Fourth Change Double Action Revolver with Carved Pearl
Grips - Serial no. 528327, 38 S&W special cal., 6 inch round bbl., nickel
finish, carved pearl grips. Manufactured from 1915 to 1942. Subsequently
engraved in the style of Wolf & Klar with wavy line borders and floral
motifs covering 75% of the revolver. The right grip has a carved steer head
with six Masonic button inlays including Mark Master Mason, Order of the Temple, Shriner, Blue
Lodge, York Rite 32nd Degree, and Grotto Lodge Mason.
CONDITION: Very fine as period replated, retaining 97% plus nickel finish, minor handling
evidence, areas of lightened engraving, a few deeper scratches near the muzzle, and some frosting.
The grips are very good with some cracking, a chip on each at the back, and missing on steer eye inlay.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1600 - 2500
LOT 512
Scarce Smith & Wesson “Straight Line Target” Single Shot Pistol with Factory Metal Case - Serial no. 827,
22 LR cal., 10 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured from 1925 to 1936. Patridge blade front
and adjustable square notch rear sights, with the one-line address on the rib, “SMITH & WESSON” on the left side,
and the caliber marking on the right. Fitted with smooth S&W medallion grips. Includes an original blue steel
S&W case, two-piece cleaning rod, and screwdriver.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 90% original blue finish, mild handling evidence, scattered light spotting,
and a small bulge on the left of the frame. The case is excellent with minor storage evidence.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1800 - 2750
357