Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Smith & Wesson M1917 Brazil Contract, .45 Revolver
- Price realized
- $318
- Pre-sale estimate
- $200 – $400
- Hammer price
- $250
- Category
- Firearms & Militaria
- Sold
- October 21, 2023
- Sale
- October Fine Estates Auction Event - Day 2
Lot description
Smith & Wesson Hand Ejector Model 1917 revolver produced for the Brazilian Government contract of 1937, double action, .45 caliber, 5.5" barrel, blade front sight, swing-out six round cylinder, markings include the worn Brazilian seal on the right side plate over the date 1937, checkered wood S&W logo grips, lanyard ring at butt, finish with numerous scratches, some deep pitting at left barrel side near frame, bore is bright with some light pitting, action good, Brazil SN at back strap 29740 (the contract was for 25,000 revolvers, the final SN being 209,791), two matching S&W serial numbers 202653 *REQUIRES FFL TRANSFER* Start Price: $150.00
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.