S&W M36 revolver & Signed E. Hoover photo, .38 Spl

A Smith and Wesson Model 36 J Frame double action revolver, .38 Special. Circa 1954. Blue finish. 1 3/4" barrel. Wood checkered grips.6 1/2" overall. Chas Greenblat holster. Includes Fabian Bachrach photograph of J. Edgar Hoover. Signed with message by Edgar Hoover "To Walter B. Savage/ Best wishes/ 6-2-53 J. Edgar Hoover." 12" x 9 1/2" Serial 5085**. Condition: Very Good condition. 85% of original finish. Times well, with good lockup. Holster wear Provenance: Revolver was owned by Walter "Doc" Savage. He served in FBI from 1950-1978. Descended from his family. CURIO AND RELIC FFL ELIGIBLE. THIS IS A MODERN FIREARM. IT REQUIRES A NICS BACKGROUND CHECK OR A TRANSFER TO ANOTHER FFL. PLEASE SEE AUCTION TERMS FOR MORE INFORMATION. NO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS.
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