Guns International #: 103203217
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Guns International #: 103203217
Category - Smith & Wesson Revolvers
- .38 Special Revolvers
Smith and Wesson Model 20-2 1964 Austin Police ONE OF ONLY 50 Ultra Rare! Nickel 38 Spl Gold Factory Heavy Duty Box C&R
Description: ***This Private Collection of Note is from a Prominent Member of the Smith and Wesson Community. Follow our listings to see more items from this amazing collection!*** Manufacturer: Smith and Wesson Model: 20-2 AUSTIN POLICE ISSUE Action: DA/SA Revolver Caliber: .38 S&W Special Capacity: 6 Serial: S255735 Barrel: 4 inches Finish: Nickel Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut with Emblems This is a VERY RARE Smith and Wesson model 20-2 chambered in .38 Special. This is one of only 50 that were shipped to the Austin Police dept in 1964. According to online sources there were fewer than 100 Heavy Duty with the 20-2 model marking made before discontinued in 1966. The Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson dates this serial number to be from 1961-62. The back strap is marked "Austin P.D. 255". The pinned barrel is 4 inches long with a perfect bore. It has a 6-shot fluted cylinder with checkered cylinder release. The back of the cylinder is marked 255 735 with a star. The timing and lock up are perfect based on visual inspection. The nickel finish is original and is in great shape. It has a color case hammer and trigger. The ejector rod is shrouded. The inside of the yoke cut is marked “MOD 20-2”. Inside the ejector rod shroud is 255735 with a star. The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”. The side plate has the “S&W” logo. The right side of the barrel is marked “.38 S.&W. Special CTG.”. The right side of the frame is marked with the four line Marcas Registradas address. The butt of the frame is marked with the serial number “S255735”. It has a half round blade front sight, fixed notch rear sight. It has 2-piece diamond checkered walnut grips with S&W emblems. The grips are diamond checkered S&W, fantastic condition with non matching number on the underside. This comes with a GOLD, period correct Smith and Wesson factory box marked "Smith and Wesson 38/44 Heavy Duty Revolver (grease pencil Nickel) 4 inch barrel. There are no markings on the underside of the box. This revolver qualifies as a curio and relic and ship where legally allowed. This revolver would make a great addition to any firearms collection. Check out the pictures and you will see this is a great find! Full set of pictures available upon request... OFFERS ACCEPTED! Nearly all of our sales are consignment listings. If you like how our items are presented and would like us to handle your sales please contact us.....click on " Ask seller a question" and send me a message. We have very competitive rates...ONLY 10% for consignment sales. We have a long history on Gun , and all items are insured that are in our possession. We travel to pick up collections and we send boxes with return labels to make getting your items to us as easy as possible. Curio/Relic: Yes Handgun Caliber: .38 Special Manufacturer: Smith and Wesson Model: 20-2 Barrel Length: 4 Price: $4,995.00 Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 103203217
Guns International #: 103203217