New Departure SMITH & WESSON .38 Safety Hammerless C&R “LEMON SQUEEZER” 5th Model S&W SELF DEFENSE Hammerless Revolver

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New Departure SMITH & WESSON .38 Safety Hammerless C&R “LEMON SQUEEZER”   

5^th Model S&W SELF DEFENSE Hammerless Revolver  

Here we present a C&R Smith & Wesson 5th Model .38 Double Action Safety Hammerless Revolver, made circa 1907-1940 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Over the 33-year production run for the 5th model, roughly 41,500 were manufactured within a serial number range of 220,001 through 261,493. The Smith & Wesson Safety Hammerless models were produced from 1887 (1888 for the 32) to just before World War II. They were chambered in either .32 S&W or .38 S&W with a five-shot cylinder. They were most often produced with a 2-inch, 3-inch, 3.5-inch, or 4-inch barrel. But some 6″ barreled versions are known to exist.

This revolver was made to be a simple, compact and reliable firearm that one could carry in a pocket or a holster around the turn of the 20^th Century. This revolver features an internal hammer design to remove risk of snagging or stopping the action. There is a grip safety built into the back of the grip frame. The frame is a top-break design that activates the automatic ejector.  These are very nice features from the turn of the 20^th Century! They were known as “The New Departure” to reflect the company’s new approach to designing revolvers. This 5^th model was the last of the “Lemon Squeezers”. The only appreciable difference between this model and 4th Model is the front sight blade on the 5th Model is an integral part of the barrel, not a separate blade pinned onto the barrel.

The overall condition is fine. Original blue has been preserved in low trafficked areas. Excellent action. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Legible markings. Numbers match. Both grips are in very good shape.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 3-1/4 inches.

Caliber: .38 S&W

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

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$900
#233857