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Seller's Inventory #: GM-48

Category - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - .38 Revolvers

Category
Smith & Wesson Revolvers
.38 Revolvers

Smith & Wesson Safety Hammerless Fifth Model - New Departure Top Break .38 S&W - 2" Bicycle Gun "Lemon Squeezer

Description:
S&W Safety Hammerless Fifth Model - New Departure Top Break .38 - 2" Bicycle Gun "Lemon Squeezer" 

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Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: Safety Hammerless
Caliber:38 S&W
Barrel: 2-inch
Finish: Nickel
Stocks: Black Hard Rubber
Serial Number:258022
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
 
 
Description:
This S&W "Bicycle", A scarce and highly collectible New Departure was manufactured in 1940, which was the very last year of production.
 
The New Departure Safety Hammerless model had gone through five iterations of changes and improvements, beginning with the First Model in 1887, culminating with the Fifth Model in 1940. 
A total of 261,493 Safety Hammerless revolvers were produced, of those, just 41,500 were Fifth Models, and only a fraction of those were the "Bicycle" model, the only model ever offered in .38 S&W having a 2” barrel.
 
This piece retains ninety percent of the original factory nickel finish. Light patches of oxidation can be seen around the barrel, the bore and cylinders are not affected, nor are the internal components.
The metal remains in excellent condition, there is a single light mark beneath the muzzle and a few scattered nicks at the butt.
All the screw slots are in fine condition. The nomenclature and the S&W logo shows strong. The numbers are all matching. The action times perfectly, as new. The breaking-action is solid with no play and ejection is smooth, having a strong “snap” return.
 
It is common to find the cylinder face and forcing cone on S&W Top-breaks corroded black and pitted due to the corrosive powders and primers used at the time, this piece shows perfectly clean and bright factory nickel, with a clean, bright bore having deep lands and grooves, along with bright cylinder chambers.
This, combined with the condition of the "new" internals, indicates this "Bicycle" has been fired very little.
 
Piece has been professionally inspected, cleaned and preserved.
 
Price: $1,550.00
 
 
Since 1985 Proprietors in Classic Arms & Fine Restorations - Mob Guns Inc ~ Art Deco Steel ~
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Offers and trades of all types are welcome.
Shipping is $50.00, FFL to FFL within the Continental US. (Long guns & large boxes higher)
Insurance is optional at .018%.
Once the courier is in possession of the parcel, we cannot be held responsible for its safe delivery. 
 
Payments accepted are personal check, certified bank check, either must be emailed or sent overnight.
We accept Zelle. We do not accept paypal or any money orders. Bank wire transfers incur a $35.00 fee.
We strive to ship the day after payment is received.
 
Bid solely based upon condition shown in the photographs and the description, as nothing else is implied nor offered.
There is no guarantee or warranty other than what is offered through the manufacturer.
 
We are a licensed FFL, and we will ship to your local FFL with a signed copy of their license, email and contact number.
If you do not have an FFL, we will be happy to locate one within your ZIP code.
 
All items sell as is and are accurately represented through our original photographs. Should you require additional information, additional photographs, we will be happy to arrange for that.
Sales are considered final, though it is our goad to provide each client with personal service and to make sure they are happy with their acquisition. 
 
All firearms are operational unless so noted, sold as collectible artifacts, intended for display.
Should live ammo be used, it is solely the user’s responsibility to take all necessary precautions to make sure the arm is safe for use in a responsible and legal manner.
All firearms should be inspected by a qualified gunsmith. The user takes full responsibility for any use of the firearm and accepts all responsibility.
The seller cannot be held responsible for any injury, damage or death resulting from the use of any arm purchased. The owner is solely responsible for the safe-keeping, care and handling of the arm.
Please see our site for terms and conditions of sale.
 
Modern firearms must be transferred through a licensed FFL dealer in your area. A C&R license is acceptable for C&R firearms only (guns determined to be C&R eligible by ATF and/or guns known to be at least 50 years old).
New York Residents: Handguns cannot be shipped directly to a C&R holder in the State of New York and must be transferred through your local dealer.
Antique firearms require the buyer to supply proof of age. Some areas may require an FFL transfer for antique & black powder firearms (New Jersey, NYC, etc.)
 
- Props displayed within our photographs such as holsters, bullets, tools... are not included in the offering unless specifically stated, some may be available for purchase.
- Any item not shown, such as an original box, paperwork, or tools, are not available.
- No sales to Massachusetts, Connecticut, Alaska, Hawaii, Washington DC, Annapolis, Maryland, NYC. We ship to California, currently. There is an additional $50.00 fee for the paperwork.
 
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Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .38 S&W (.38 Colt New Police, .38 Super Police)

Price: $1,550.00
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