^Lot 2132 SMITH & WESSON 38 SAFETY HAMMERLESS DA REVOLVER.

Cal. 38 S&W. S# 76813. Bbl. 3 1/4".Round blade front sight. U-notch rear sight mounted on bbl. latch. Matching numbers on frame, cyl., bbl. latch & right grip panel. 3rd Model Safety Hammerless made in 1890's. Five-shot cyl. Nickel finish with case colored trigger. Checkered black hard rubber grips with S&W monograms. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: hardwood case that appears newer. CONDITION: grips show overall handling wear with patent marking being faint, scattered scratches & dirt staining. Trigger retains nearly all its case colors with light oxidation & operational wear. Balance of metal retains 85% original nickel with scattered handling marks, fading & oxidation. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bore shows light oxidation along its length but strong rifling. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of William Pirie Co-Author of "Variations of Colt's New Model Police & Pocket Breech Loading Pistols". (01-30009/MJC). ANTIQUE. $300-600.