^Lot 471 SW Model 35 .22/32 Target Model of 1953 Revolver

Smith & Wesson Model 35 .22/32 Target Model of 1953 Double Action Revolver, #46284, .22 LR cal., 6'' pinned barrel, factory checkered walnut grips with S&W medallions, Patridge front sight, micro-click fully adjustable rear sight, with case hardened hammer and trigger. Metal surfaces rate as very good with approx. 93%-95% factory blue showing general light scratches and other small marks. Cylinder with a moderate index line as well as spotted thinning and brown toning to the finish. Factory lettering is well defined. Grips are excellent showing just a few light handling marks, checkering is sharp. Hammer and trigger with approx. 90% case colors. Action is smooth and crisp with an excellent bore. Included is a copy of the January 1989 edition of Guns & Ammo with an article written by Paul Hantke on the Model 35 revolver. Est.: $600-$800. (Modern/PPT) (Paul Hantke collection)