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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

VERY LIMITED PRODUCTION .32-20 HAND EJECTOR MODEL 1902, #70XX, ONLY 4499 MADE 1902-1905

Description:
VERY LIMITED PRODUCTION S&W .32-20 HAND EJECTOR MODEL 1902, #70XX, ONLY 4499 MADE 1902-1905 IN THE SERIAL RANGE 5312-9811. This model was offered in 4, 5 and 6 1/2" barrel lengths, in blue or nickel finish and all with the distinctive round butt. This example has the desirable long 6 1/2" barrel and is nickel finished. All markings are fine and the serial numbers match on the frame, cylinder, barrel and inside the right grip. It is actually hard to tell the exact amount of nickel on this one as where the nickel has flaked, the metal underneath is bright and blends almost perfectly. It does look like there is some nickel missing on the cylinder and on the frame around the S&W logo where there appears to be some minor freckling visible only when the light hits at an angle. There is also some light freckling in the cylinder flutes. The front sight has either been "built up" or replaced with a higher blade. The black S&W monogram hard rubber grips show some heavy wear to the checkering but are not cracked or chipped, the action is tight and the bore generally fine with light  and mnor scattered areas of surface roughness. Correct last patent date on the barrel in 1901. With such a limited production number for such a short time 117-119 years ago, there can't be too many of these left.

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .32-20 Winchester (.32 WCF, .32-20 Marlin, .32 Colt Lightning )
Manufacturer: SMITH & WESSON
Model: 1903 .32-20 H-E
Serial Number: 70XX
Barrel Length: 6.5
Condition: FINE