Lot 197

Smith & Wesson .38 S&W Safety Hammerless Revolver

Estimate: $250 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
This is a Smith & Wesson Third Model Safety Hammerless "Lemon Squeezer" revolver chambered in .38 S&W caliber. The revolver shows a nickel frame, cylinder and 4" barrel with checkered black hard rubber grips. The barrel is marked "Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass. Pat'd Feb. 20. Dec. 18. 77. May 11. 80. Sept. 11. Oct. 2. 83. 2. Aug. 4. 85. Feb. 14. 88. Apr. 9. 89. Jun. 3. 90." on the top of the rib. The Safety Hammerless is nicknamed the "Lemon Squeezer" because the safety must be squeezed in order to fire the gun. The Smith & Wesson Safety Hammerless revolver is in good condition and has retained much of the original nickel finish. The trigger guard also retains its original bluing. The barrel is bright and shows crisp rifling. The firearm has matching serial numbers on the frame and cylinder. The gun appears to be in good operational and mechanical condition. Serial Number: 77866. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.