^Lot 2146 SMITH & WESSON 38 HE DA REVOLVER.

Cal. 38 Spl. S# S922647. Bbl. 4" pinned Round blade front sight. Fixed rear sight. Matching numbers on frame, bbl., cyl., extractor & right grip panel. 1940's made pre-Model 10 Hand Ejector Blued finish with case colored hammer & trigger. Checkered walnut diamond center grips with silver S&W medallions. CONDITION: grips show light handling wear. Hammer & trigger retain most of their case colors with some oxidation on trigger. Balance of metal retains 80% original blue with some scratches on high edges & notable fading to brown with light oxidation on trigger guard & front strap. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: From the Lifetime Collection of Malcolm Zickler, Ret. USAF Lt. Col. (26-512/MJC). CURIO. $600-900.