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Signed Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 48 Double Action Revolver with Carved Grips

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 4,500.00 USD
Signed Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 48 Double Action Revolver with Carved Grips
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Estimate: $2500 - 4500
Manufactured in 1960, there is a fixed ramp front sight, adjustable rear sight. There is floral scroll engraving on the bottom of the barrel, sides of the barrel at the breech, cylinder, cylinder release and almost all of the frame except the top strap, grip straps and inside the trigger guard. There are silver outlines on the frame, trigger guard and cylinder with the barrel having silver highlights on the floral scroll. The trigger and hammer are the optional .400 and .500 inch wide versions. Blue four screw frame fitted with floral scroll carved grips with S&W medallions. The cylinder has a purple hue. The underside of the barrel is stamped "418969" and "KURT JAGER/MAINZ".
BBL: 6 inch solid rib
Stock:
Gauge: 22 magnum
Finish: blue
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: K418969
Condition: Professionally embellished with 99% blue finish remaining with only slight handling marks. The hammer and trigger retain 95% original case colors. The grips are very fine with only light marks.