Description:

Rare Early Smith & Wesson .357 Registered Magnum Double Action Revolver. This is an early specimens that has the small S&W logo on the left side under the cylinder release. Registered number #1299. The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON” and the right side is marked “S.&W. .357 MAGNUM”. The sideplate has a S&W trademark logo, the right side of the frame is marked “MADE IN U.S.A.”. The ejector-rod cut in the barrel’s under lug is marked “B” and “48575”. The crane cut is marked “REG. 1299". The crane flat is marked “6229” and the rear face of the crane is marked “48575”. The rear face of the cylinder, the underside of the ejector-star and the butt are each marked “48575”. The left of the grip frame is marked “S” at the grip-index pin, the right is marked “K” at the pin and “O / B” just forward of the mainspring notch. The rear face of the hammer is marked “REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.”. The right of the front sight blade is marked "Marble / Sheard”. The right grip is appears to be stamped "65754". When first introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1935, it was known as the Registered Magnum.[citation needed] The model was essentially a custom-order revolver. Barrel lengths could be had in 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) increments from 3-1/2 to 8-3/4 inches (8.9 to 22.2 cm) inches in length. In addition to the different lengths of barrels available, there were different grips, front sights, triggers, hammers, and finishes available. Each Registered Magnum came with a certificate of authenticity. Even though it was introduced in the middle of the Great Depression and was extremely expensive, Smith & Wesson found itself backlogged with orders for the four years that it produced the Registered Magnum.[citation needed] The Kansas City Police Department issued the Registered Magnum to its officers, and many other law enforcement officers across the United States carried the Registered Magnum. In 1939, Smith & Wesson stopped producing the Registered Magnum. It was replaced with the Model 27, which was available with barrel lengths of 3-1/2, 5, 6-1/2, and 8-3/4 inches (8.9, 12.7, 16.5, and 22.2 cm). It has been reported that these were the most popular barrel lengths for the Registered Magnum. Essentially, the Model 27 was still the Registered Magnum, but standardized for ease of production and economy. The Smith & Wesson Model 28 "Highway Patrolman" was introduced as a lower-cost version of the Model 27 in 1954, stripped of some of the features of the Model 27, such as polishing. Caliber/ Gauge: .357 Magnum; Serial Number: 48575 Working Order: Firearm has not been tested; Background Check: FFL Required; Keywords: Firearms, Guns; Ref: BD1983

  • Provenance: This revolver was shipped in July 1936 to a hardware store in Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Dimensions: 6.5" barrel
  • Circa: 13332
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  • Condition: This revolver is in good condition with minimal signs of wear commensurate with age and use. The revolver does appear to have been reblued in the past. There is light signs of wear under the finish in the frame on the left side. There is light wear spot on the finely checkered barrel rib approx. 4.5" from the end of the barrel. The action functions correctly. The double action trigger is smooth and the single action is crisp. The cylinder locks up with almost no play on each chamber. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements. The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. Light visible drag line on cylinder. Please review the photos for details and condition.

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