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Lot 358

WWI Australian Marked Smith & Wesson 455 Hand Ejector Second Model Revolver

Estimate: $500 - $1,000
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$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,500 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
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$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Serial: 8634
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson (c. 1915)
Model: 455 Hand Ejector 2nd Model
Caliber: 455 Mark II
Barrel length: 6.5 in.
OAL: 12 in.
Condition: Good; wood grips (stocks) have significant wear commensurate w/ age; barrel, frame & cylinder all retain 85% of blue finish w/ scattered rust; muzzle wear on either side; cylinder drag; fading case colors on hammer & trigger; bore is very good & bright w/ light fouling in groves; strong rifling
Includes: lanyard loop; checkered grips w/ gold S&W monogram medallions
Marked: British proofs - crown / "V5 / F / II"; "AUSTRALIA" marked on bottom of grip frame

Provenance: From the lifelong collection of Harold Wieser of Collecting Texas in Rosebud, Texas.

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