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Smith & Wesson Hand Ejector 45 Colt # E539

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Smith & Wesson Hand Ejector 45 Colt # E539
'Triple Lock' Vintage large frame double action revolver manufactured circa 1914-1915, showing British proofs, appears to be an original .455 military revolver reworked to 45 Colt. Features a re-blued finish, pinned 6.5" barrel, half moon front sight, fixed notch rear sight, smooth faced trigger with polished sides, knurled spur hammer with polished sides, fluted six-shot cylinder, shrouded ejector rod, five screw square butt N frame, checkered walnut grips with S&W medallions, lanyard ring at butt. "E539" stamped on right side of frame, "539" on cylinder. Matching assembly numbers "2304" found on yoke & on frame in yoke recess. Bore and charge holes are in very good condition. Metal surfaces retain 95% coverage of satin textured black re-blue, over small pits and other blemishes from before the rework. Grips are very good. Address lines on barrel show slight erosion. "45 COLT" on left side of barrel appears hand stamped, fairly even, over traces of previous caliber marking. Action is smooth with solid lock-up. Condition is NRA Very Good as reworked *** C&R Firearm ***