^Lot 2487 SMITH & WESSON 4TH MODEL 44 HE DA REVOLVER.

Cal. 44 Spl. S# S106980. Bbl. 6 1/2". Tall blade front sight. Adjustable square notch rear sight. Matching numbers on frame, bbl., cyl., extractor & right grip panel. 1954-1955 made 44 Hand Ejector 4th Model. Blued finish with case colored hammer & trigger. Checkered walnut grips with diamond center & silver S&W medallions. CONDITION: grips show a couple small cracks, a couple small chips, some staining, gouges, dings, handling marks & checkering wear. Hammer & trigger retain notable case colors with overall fading & some light oxidation. Balance of metal retains 40% factory quality blue with overall fading to gray, scattered edge wear, handling marks & light oxidation. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good bore with strong rifling. PROVENANCE: Estate of Groves Herrick. (25-5692/MJC). CURIO. $700-1,000.