2020 September Premier, Volume I

LOT 579
Very Rare Smith & Wesson Model
52-A 38 AMU Semi-Automatic
Pistol with Factory Letter - Serial
no. 35895, 38 AMU cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue
finish, walnut grips. Manufactured from 1961-1964
expressly for the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit
(AMU). It is chambered in the .38 AMU cartridge,
which was developed by the AMU armorers of
Fort Benning, Georgia for the unit. Only 87 of the
pistols were produced, all of which fall in the serial
number range 35850-35927. It is rumored that the
low production is due to the aluminum frames
being unable to hold up to long term firing, because
of this they were released to the public. The barrel
bears the non-standard “38 A.M.U. CTG.” and “52A” markings with otherwise
standard Model 52 markings. The accompanying factory letter lists this pistol
as a Model 52-A with 4 inch barrel, blue finish and checkered walnut grips
when shipped on June 4, 1964 and delivered to Camfour Inc., Westfield, MA.
Comes with a copy of the S&W invoice showing a cost of $52.25 when it was
shipped to Camfour Inc. in 1964.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish, limited
handling evidence, and sharp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: Dr. Gerald Klaz collection.
Estimate: 4000 - 6000
LOT 580
Rare
Factory
“Class
A” Engraved Smith & Wesson 125th
Anniversary Commemorative Double
Action Revolver with Box - Serial
no. S&W0290, 45 Colt cal., 6 1/2 inch
solid rib bbl., blue finish, smooth grips.
Manufactured in 1977. One of 50 factory “Class A” floral scroll engraved 125th
Anniversary Models. Includes original box confirming engraving on the end
label with papers.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue with limited
handling evidence. The box is very fine with minor wear.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2500 - 4000
LOT 581
Factory “Class A” Engraved
Smith & Wesson Model 39-2
Semi-Automatic Pistol with
Box - Serial no. A415065, 9x19mm
cal., 4 inch round bbl., nickel finish,
walnut grips. Manufactured in
1977/78. Factory “Class A” floral
scroll engraving on a punch dot
background and smooth Goncalo
Alves presentation grips. Includes
original silver box confirming engraving,
tools, and an extra magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% plus original nickel finish with limited
handling evidence. The grips are very fine with some crazing of the varnish.
The box is very fine with minor wear. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2250 - 3500
LOT 582
Rare Smith & Wesson/Armament
Systems & Procedures Model
39-2 ASP Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. A720597,
9x19mm cal., 3 1/2 inch round
bbl., Teflon finish, Lexan grips.
Designed in the 1960s by
Paris Theodore and produced
through the 1970s, the ASP
package took a Model 39
and performed a radical
“remanufacturing”. Reduced in
multiple dimensions, rounded
edges, and a reshaped trigger guard. The
grips bear the “PATENTED” marking and
magazine is ported with windows for
round counting. Includes soft case, two
extra magazines, ASP advertisements,
and four magazines/publications with
ASP cover stories.
CONDITION: Very fine, showing 98%
Teflon finish, minor handling evidence,
some scratching on the grips, and clear
viewing port. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3000 - 4500
LOT 583
Factory “Class A” Engraved
Smith & Wesson Model 59
Semi-Automatic Pistol with
Box - Serial no. A554693,
9x19mm cal., 4 inch round
bbl., nickel finish, plastic grips.
Manufactured in 1978/79.
Factory “Class A” floral scroll
engraving and black neoprene
grips. Includes original blue
box with end label confirming
engraving, extra magazine,
and factory tools.
CONDITION: Excellent overall,
retaining 99% plus original nickel,
limited handling evidence, and sharp grip checkering. The box is very fine
with light wear. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2000 - 3000
LOT 584
Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson
Model 14-3 Double Action Revolver -
Serial no. 6K67074, 38 S&W special cal., 8 3/8
inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured in 1974/75. About 75% coverage Factory scroll
engraving by Master Engraver Paul Piquette. Factory “R-N”
refinish mark on grip frame with rework stars on barrel and
cylinder, obviously factory engraved at the time of refinishing
with frame dated “12.80” for December 1980.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% of the factory reapplied nickel finish
with minor handling evidence. The grips are very fine with slightly worn
but well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1600 - 2500
LOT 585
Cased Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Smith & Wesson Model
41 50th Anniversary Commemorative Semi-Automatic Target
Pistol - Serial no. FYA0123, 22 LR cal., 5 1/2 inch slab sided bbl.,
blue/gold finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 2007 with standard
markings and features. This pistol was a limited edition run of only 500.
Includes a glass top presentation case. Magazine absent..
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, minor
handling evidence, slight discoloration to the matte blue, and sharp
grip checkering. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1800 - 2750
LOT 586
Smith & Wesson Pre-Model
39 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case -
Serial no. 1767, 9x19mm cal., 4 1/8 inch
round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. An early
variation with the steel slide and alloy frame found
in the first group of guns shipped which fall into the
1001-2600 serial number range. Includes a period factory
hardwood display case with pillowed blue satin lining
made specifically for S&W autos.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 97% plus original blue, minor
handling/use evidence, and sharp grip checkering. The magazine base
shows finish loss. The case is excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1800 - 2750
LOT 587
Engraved Smith & Wesson
Model 60 Double Action
Revolver with Box - Serial
no. R49531, 38 S&W special
cal., 2 inch solid rib bbl.,
stainless finish, hardwood
grips. Manufactured 1970-
1973. Near full coverage
floral scroll engraving on
a punch dot background.
Includes original box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall
as professionally embellished
showing limited handling evidence. The box is very good with
mild wear. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1800 - 2750
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