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Lot Description

**Smith & Wesson .38 Double Action Perfected Model

.38 S&W. 6" barrel length. SN: 33542. Nickel plated finish with casehardened hammer and trigger, blued latch and star extractor, and mounting Smith & Wesson monogram black hardrubber grips. Double action top-break automatic ejector revolver with five-shot cylinder. Sights consist of a latch mounted rear notch and hemispherical front blade sight atop a fluted barrel rib. The left frame displays Smith & Wesson's monogram trademark with the caliber mark on the left barrel. The top of the barrel rib shows a two-line address and patent marking reading SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A./PAT'D AUG. 4. 96. DEC. 22. 98. OCT. 8. 01. FEB. 6. 06. SEPT. 14. 09. The serial numbers match on the barrel, cylinder, star extractor, frame, and the latch.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

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

Condition Report

Good to Very Good. Bore is Bright with some spots of patina and dust throughout. The external finish shows thinning of the nickel over the flanks of the barrel, pinpoint patina and flaking forming overall, and some pinpoint patina on the flanks of the hammer. The grips show some scuffs and mars, including a smooth spot on the left grip panel, and chips to the butt through to the securing pins on both sides. Action displays good timing, but trigger occasionally sticks in the rearward position likely due to old lubricants.

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