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Category - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Military & Police - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Pre 45

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Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Military & Police
Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Pre 45

SELDOM SEEN MODEL 1899 .32-20 FIRST MODEL HAND EJECTOR, 6 1/2" BARREL, #1XXX,

Description:
SELDOM SEEN MODEL 1899 .32-20 FIRST MODEL HAND EJECTOR, 6 1/2" BARREL, #1XXX, ONLY 5311 MADE BETWEEN 1899-1902. Considering that these were made in 4", 5", 6" and 6 1/2" barrel lengths in both blue and nickel finish, there can't be many blue 6 1/2" Model 1899s produced and probably not that many have survived  120+ years until today. Easily identified as having a fully exposed ejector rod not attached to the barrel, this model was made in .32-20 and .38 Special with far fewer made in .32-20. This is a fine example with bright blue on the barrel and most of the left side of the frame and top strap. The right side blue is mixing with plum/brown. Fine blue on the grip straps. Cylinder blue is fine with some thinning and light plum mixing. Fine+ hard rubber grips with the patent dates visible on the bottom left edge- these usually worn away. Bright and vivid case color on the hammer sides and the trigger sides. Very tight action and bright bore with a few scattered spots of corrosion that might brush out. Matching numbers on the frame, cylinder and barrel.  In all, a very fine and extremely rare S&W that was the first of the great M&P line.

Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .32-20 Winchester (.32 WCF, .32-20 Marlin, .32 Colt Lightning )
Manufacturer: SMITH & WESSON
Model: 1899 .32-20 H-E
Serial Number: 1XXX
Barrel Length: 6 1/2
Condition: FINE+
Bore Condition: FINE

Price: $1,295.00