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EXCELLENT CONDITION, RARELY SEEN 1899 FIRST MODEL MILITARY & POLICE, .38 SPECIAL, 6 1/2" MADE 1899-1902.
Guns International #: 101552212 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Military & Police - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Pre 45
Seller's Information
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman
Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State: Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 67
Total Number of Listings: 4102
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
EXCELLENT CONDITION, RARELY SEEN 1899 FIRST MODEL MILITARY & POLICE, .38 SPECIAL, #19XXX, ONLY MADE 1899-1902. This is the Great Grandfather of the famed Military & Police line of revolvers that evolved into the Model 10 in the 1950s and was seen in the holsters of most law enforcement officers around the country. The 1899 or First Model is easily recognized by not having a locking lug at the end of the ejector rod under the barrel. Barrel lengths were 4", 5", 6" and 6 1/2". Starting in 1902, this was included. Only about 20,000 of these were made and those that have survived are usually in hard used and rough condition. Many that belonged to police officers eventually were reblued or renickeled. This desirable 6 1/2" blued version is in remarkable condition showing most of the original bright blue. There is some light thinning of blue on the barrel sides toward the muzzle that is minor. there is also some light thinning on the back strap and edges. The front face of the cylinder retains most of the blue indicating that this revolver was shot little if at all. The hammer and trigger show vivid case color. Matching numbers on frame, cylinder and barrel. Exc. grips, exc. action and bright minty bore. A very difficult historical model to find in any condition, but particularly desirable with 6 1/2" barrel in blue finish.
SOLD
Manufacturer: SMITH & WESSON
Model: 1899 M&P 1ST MODEL
Serial Number: 19XXX
Barrel Length: 6 1/2
Condition: EXCELLENT
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT