SMITH & WESSON .38 REGULATION POLICE DOUBLE ACTION

REVOLVER. Cal. 38 S&W. S# 10789. Bbl. 4". .38 Regulation Police double action revolver mfg. by Smith & Wesson. The left side of the bbl. is marked "SMITH & WESSON", with S&W's mfg. and patent information marked across the top, and the model and cal. designations marked on the right. Underside of left grip panel is marked "PAT. JUNE 5 1917". Frame, cyl., and bbl. exhibit a nickel plated finish, with the trigger and hammer exhibiting a case color hardened finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece S&W medallion checkered wood grips. Half-moon blade front sight with small frame U-notched rear sight. Matching numbers are present on the frame, cyl., ejector, and bbl. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original factory box. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original nickel plated finish, exhibiting scattered handling marks, some spots of bubbling, as well as some light flaking. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise are good overall. Box exhibits some mild exterior wear and some fading, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: the Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. (23-4570/MLW). CURIO. $300-500.