Included for bidding in this lot is a Smith & Wesson third model, safety hammerless revolver, chambered for .32 Smith & Wesson. The "Lemon Squeezer" features a 3" barrel, blue'd finish, pearl grips, and a five shot cylinder. The Smith & Wesson Safety Hammerless or Smith & Wesson New Departure (nicknamed by collectors as the Lemon Squeezer) is a double-action revolver that was produced from 1887 to 1940 by Smith & Wesson. The revolver incorporated an internal hammer and an external grip safety on its backstrap. It was chambered in .32 S&W and .38 S&W calibers; these calibers were discontinued prior to World War 2, along with the Safety Hammerless Models. The revolver is marked on the left side of the barrel "32 S. & W. CTG", "206216" on the butt, and cylinder, and "Smith & Wesson Springfield MASS. U.S.A." on the top of the barrel. Overall, the revolver shows good condition, with solid grips, and a plum patina blue finish. The pistol functions, and is in good time, though the mechanics are stiff. The revolver qualifies as a Curio & Relic handgun, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Serial Number: 206216.
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