*ONE OF THE FIRST SMITH & WESSON PRE-MODEL 29 HIGH LUSTRE DA MAGNUM REVOLVERS THAT WAS GIVEN TO ELMER KEITH IN 1956.

SN S147220. Cal. .44 Magnum. High lustre blue finish with 6-1/2″ ribbed bbl, red ramp front & white outline adjustable rear sight. Frame is 5-screw type with standard trigger & hammer. Mounted with 2-pc Magna-size pre-ban African ivory grips scrimshawed with an outstanding likeness of Mr. Keith on right side and a fine likeness of a pint bottle, with label, of Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky. Inside the grips are artist signed “W.C. Shotts / L.A. Calif. / 1-1978” and what is presumably the work order number “BL-3570”. This revolver will letter from Smith & Wesson as having been shipped January 26, 1956 directly to Elmer Keith on advertising account at no charge. A copy of this document accompanies this revolver. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our “Ivory Position Statement” and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object”. This information is located in our catalog on pages 30 and 31. PROVENANCE: The Elmer Keith Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains about 98% glossy orig blue with only slight muzzle edge wear & faint sharp edge wear elsewhere along with a very light cyl line. Grips have a couple age lines, otherwise they are fine with sharp, clear artwork and retain a light ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp with tuned action, brilliant shiny bore, has been fired but very little. 4-47975 JR239 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1022

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	1022	$33,925.00	ONE OF THE FIRST SMITH & WESSON PRE-MODEL 29 HIGH LUSTRE DA MAGNUM REVOLVERS THAT WAS GIVEN TO ELMER KEITH IN 1956. SN S147220. Cal. .44 Magnum. High lustre blue finish with 6-1/2″ ribbed bbl, red ramp front & white outline adjustable rear sight. Frame is 5-screw type with standard trigger & hammer. Mounted with 2-pc Magna-size pre-ban African ivory grips scrimshawed with an outstanding likeness of Mr. Keith on right side and a fine likeness of a pint bottle, with label, of Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky. Inside the grips are artist signed “W.C. Shotts / L.A. Calif. / 1-1978” and what is presumably the work order number “BL-3570”. This revolver will letter from Smith & Wesson as having been shipped January 26, 1956 directly to Elmer Keith on advertising account at no charge. A copy of this document accompanies this revolver. Special Note:* This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our “Ivory Position Statement” and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object”. This information is located in our catalog on pages 30 and 31. PROVENANCE: The Elmer Keith Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains about 98% glossy orig blue with only slight muzzle edge wear & faint sharp edge wear elsewhere along with a very light cyl line. Grips have a couple age lines, otherwise they are fine with sharp, clear artwork and retain a light ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp with tuned action, brilliant shiny bore, has been fired but very little. 4-47975 JR239 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1022 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*ONE OF THE FIRST SMITH & WESSON PRE-MODEL 29 HIGH LUSTRE DA MAGNUM REVOLVERS THAT WAS GIVEN TO ELMER KEITH IN 1956.