Lot Essay
The backstrap marking would indicate that the pistol was one of a series issued to American Express Company security personnel at the turn of the century
Details
A .38(S. & W.) DOUBLE-ACTION FOURTH MODEL REVOLVER BY SMITH & WESSON, No. 406863, the backstrap stamped 'AM. EX. Co. 906', standard specifications, with traces of nickel-plated finish, the right-hand side of the frame impressed with the Smith & Wesson monogram, pearl grips-scales, rifled sighted barrel
3¼in. barrel, circa 1889-1909
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3¼in. barrel, circa 1889-1909
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