Guns International #: 103219204
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Guns International #: 103219204
Category - Smith & Wesson Revolvers
- .38 Special Revolvers
Smith and Wesson Model 56 US Air Force 38 spl 1962-1963 ULTRA RARE! C&R OFFERS ACCEPTED
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: 56 US Air Force Issue **ULTRA RARE** Action: DA/SA Revolver Caliber: 38 Special Capacity: 6 Serial: K501489 Barrel: 2 inches Finish: High Polished Blue Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut with Emblems and MATCHING NUMBERS This is one of the hardest to find models, do not miss this opportunity. This is a VERY RARE Smith and Wesson model 56 chambered in 38 special. This revolver was manufactured for the US Air Force in the 60's, around 1500 were made and MOST were destroyed by the US Military. So, this revolver is one of the most rare variants ever made. The pinned barrel is 2 inches long with a perfect bore. It is a square butt, K frame, three screw revolver. It was made in 1962-63 based on the 3rd Edition Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson. This RARE batch of firearms start with serial number 500001 and end at 515205. This is serial number K501489 and DOES have the US mark on the back strap. It has a six shot fluted cylinder with checkered cylinder release. The timing and lock up are perfect based on visual inspection. The polished blue finish is in great shape, a few minor surface blems, nothing significant. It has a case color hammer and trigger.. It has a serrated ramp front sight and adjustable rear sight. It has 2-piece brown diamond checkered walnut grips with S&W emblems. The grips have MATCHING NUMBERS on the underside and are in great condition. This revolver qualifies as a curio and relic and can 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! Please ask for the full set of high quality photos. ***OFFERS ACCEPTED*** Ships to your FFL for $6995 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. Handgun Caliber: .38 Special Manufacturer: Smith and Wesson Model: 56 Price: $6,995.00 Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 103219204
Guns International #: 103219204