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Superb Documented S&W M&P .38 Revolver C.1922 W/Jewish Merchant Association
Guns International #: 103250218 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Military & Police - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Pre 45
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Seller: lope
Company: Hansen & Hansen Arms & Antiquities
Member Since: 1/28/11
State: Connecticut
Country: United States
Premium Seller
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Bank Check, Money Order, Personal Check
About Us: We are Tom LoPiano and John R. (Jay) Hansen Jr. owners of Hansen & Hansen Arms & Antiquities. We specialize in fine and unusual collectible firearms and military items of all types and time periods. Modern firearms, Curio & Relic and antique. Civil War a specialty as well as German lugers. From flintlock arms and edged weapons of the Revolutionary war to arms manufactured in the present- we actively buy and sell all firearms related collectibles, documents and autographs, photographs, uniforms, old newspapers, collectible ammunition, swords, decoys, etc. Retail shop open to public for buyers as well as customers who wish to sell. Appraisals for estates conducted for a fee. Free verbal appraisals to all visitors.
Description:
Superb Documented S&W M&P .38 Revolver C.1922 W/Jewish Merchant Association
Offered here for sale and just acquired from a very prestigious collection is this superb early Smith & Wesson M&P .38 revolver manufactured circa 1922. Serial number 476150 it has a 6" barrel and may well be in UNFIRED condition. This special early specimen, according to Roy Jinks, Smith & Wesson historian was shipped to Schwabacher Hardware Company in Seattle, Washington on November 3, 1922. The Schwabacher Brothers were pioneering Bavarian-born Jewish merchants, important in the economic development of the Washington Territory and later Washington state. They owned several businesses bearing the family name.
The Military & Police model evolved from Smith & Wesson’s late?19th-century Hand Ejector revolvers. Introduced around 1899, it initially chambered the .38 Long Colt but was quickly adapted to the more powerful .38 Special by 1902. Early models offered barrel lengths of 4", 5", 6", and even 6.5". By 1915, S&W introduced the .38 Special Military & Police Model of 1905 Fourth Change. This version refined the lockwork and barrel underlug design, and remained the standard through the 1920s .
This specimen SN 476150 was shipped from Smith & Wesson to Schwabacher Hardware Company in Seattle. This information, attributable to historian Roy Jinks—is valuable provenance that strongly enhances authenticity and collectible value.
While barrel length variety (4", 5", 6") was offered, the 6" was actually the least common among early S?series M&P revolvers. In near new condition it is rare to find an example this old and in this condition. In summary:
FeatureSignificanceModel & Variant.38 Special M&P, 4th Change (c.1915–1920s)
Barrel6" length—least common in S?series lineup
Serial Number476150—dated and shipped to Schwabacher Hardware Co. on Nov 3, 1922
ConditionPossibly unfired—extremely rare for collector market
This revolver is a fascinating and rare artifact—the combination of its early production date, long barrel, preserved condition, and direct connection to both S&W records and a historically significant retailer makes it genuinely special. L400
is $38 however final shipping amount is based upon geographical area. Handling is $18.00 for longarms only. We gladly accept money orders, bank checks and personal checks. Credit card orders (VISA AND MASTER CARD ONLY) charged 3.95% additional for use.
PLEASE CALL DALIA AT 203-257-5256 TO GIVE CREDIT CARD INFORMATION. Also, please view our at hansenguns. Click on "Online Catalog" and see All OF OUR ITEMS LISTED CONSECUTIVELY on or search online on that site with the ID “lope”...... OFFERED ONLINE AND AVAILABLE IN OUR RETAIL GALLERY IN SOUTHPORT, CT. Visit us also on Facebook at ://facebook/hansenguns/?fref=ts. We also own and/or operate Hansen Cartridge Co. and the Ruger Collectors Assc.(RCA). Hansen & Hansen wishes to expedite each order received, however we ship 80-100 items weekly, therefore orders paid by money orders or bank checks are cleared for shipping 5-7 days after deposited funds show in our account. Shipping date is scheduled ONLY AFTER VERIFICATION TAKES PLACE AND FFL/C&R IS RECEIVED (IF APPLIES). This is 5-7 days after WE receive order by mail - NOT customer date mailed and postmarked and after credit card funds are posted. Credit card orders exceeding $500 must be cleared through customer’s bank before shipping. Personal checks are accepted but orders are held UP TO 3 WEEKS after deposit of funds before items released for shipping. IF you have special instructions or require overnight or expedited shipping please advise at time of ordering and we will gladly prioritize shipping FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE. THIS IS OUR POLICY and we encourage s to PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND OUR POLICY BEFORE . We would be pleased to answer ANY questions by phone (our toll free number is 1-800-571-7337 or e-mail cwlopiaol.
Price: $1,750.00
Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .38