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RARE EARLY TARGET MODEL OF 1902 M&P, .38 SPECIAL, #21XXX, FACTORY LETTER, SHIPPED 1902
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Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Military & Police - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Pre 45
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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
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Number of Active Listings: 62
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
RARE EARLY TARGET SIGHTED MODEL OF 1902 M&P, .38 SPECIAL, #21XXX, FACTORY LETTER, SHIPPED 1902. This was the first Military & Police variation to have the locking lug under the barrel at the front of the ejector rod. It was only made from 1902-1903 from serial number 20976-33803. With only 12,827 manufactured for a little over a year, there can’t be many Target versions made to begin with and surviving examples after 123 years would be very few. The S&W factory letter states: “...#21XXX was shipped from our factory o August 8, 1902 and delivered to Mr. H. F. Zimmerman, Saugerties, NY. The records indicate that this revolver was shipped with a 6.5 inch barrel, adjustable rear sight, blue finish and checkered black hard rubber grips…” The letter further states there is some other info that cannot be deciphered. Overall very fine condition with most of the deep high polish blue remaining and only very minor light thinning of the blue on scattered parts with fine case color on the hammer and trigger. Grips fit perfectly, tight action, excellent markings including the early barrel marking ".38 S&W SPECIAL & U.S. SERVICE CTG'S.", exc. bright bore. Matching numbers on the barrel, cylinder and frame with one grip panel mismatched, but correct. This model is a rarity in itself and especially so with adjustable target sights.
Price: $1,695.00
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: SMITH & WESSON
Model: 1902 TARGET
Serial Number: 21XXX
Barrel Length: 6 1/2
Condition: FINE+
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT