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Smith & Wesson Revolvers

In 1852, Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson formed a partnership to market a lever action repeating pistol. Smith had honed his skills in the firearms trade while working at the National Armory, Wesson was a former apprentice to his brother, Edwin Wesson, the leading maker of target pistols and rifles in the 1840s. Together, they became Smith & Wesson. The legendary arms maker dominated the handgun business in the consumer, law enforcement, and military markets for almost a century.

Smith & Wesson began making single-action revolvers before the Civil War and went on to arm sheriffs and cavalrymen with their revolvers throughout the Old West. Although Smith & Wesson began producing double-action revolvers three years after Colt, it was Smith & Wesson that quickly dominated the market. Its first models were top breaks offered in various frame sizes and calibers from short .32-caliber models to large-frame .44 calibers.

Smith & Wesson's .44 Magnum revolver was proudly carried by Clint Eastwood's "Dirty Harry" Hollywood character. And the S&W six-shot .38-caliber revolver, the Model 10, was one of the most relied upon handguns of the 20th century. With a legacy of quality American-made handguns dating back to the pre-Civil War era, Smith & Wesson revolvers remain some of the world's most coveted weapons.


Quick Facts

  • In 2015, a rare Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum DA Revolver that belonged to firearms enthusiast Elmer Keith sold at a James D Julia auction for $28,750, well above its $7,000 high estimate
  • In 2015 at Rock Island Auction, a Nimschke New York Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 3 Revolver sold for $48,875
  • A Gustave Young 1893 Chicago World’s Fair engraved Smith & Wesson Frontier revolver sold at a James D. Julia auction in September 2013 for $155,250

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S&W AIR LITE TI SNUB-NOSE REVOLVER, .38 SPL +P
Feb 23, 11:00 AM EST
S&W AIR LITE TI SNUB-NOSE REVOLVER, .38 SPL +P
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Est: $200- $400
$32514 Bids
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Est: $0- $0
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Feb 21, 12:00 PM MST
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Est: $0- $0
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Smith and Wesson .32 S & W Cal. Top Break Revolver
Feb 22, 9:30 AM EST
Smith and Wesson .32 S & W Cal. Top Break Revolver
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$806 Bids
SMITH & WESSON .32 SAFETY DA REVOLVER WITH BOX
Feb 19, 9:00 AM EST
SMITH & WESSON .32 SAFETY DA REVOLVER WITH BOX
by Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC
Est: $300- $400
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Smith & Wesson 629-6 Revolver
Feb 21, 12:00 PM MST
Smith & Wesson 629-6 Revolver
by EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Est: $0- $0
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Est: $0- $0
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Smith & Wesson 28-2 Revolver
Feb 21, 12:00 PM MST
Smith & Wesson 28-2 Revolver
by EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Est: $0- $0
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SMITH & WESSON S&W THE .357 MAGNUM PRE-MODEL 27 6.5” DA/SA REVOLVER & CASE 1954 C&R
Mar 01, 9:00 AM MST
SMITH & WESSON S&W THE .357 MAGNUM PRE-MODEL 27 6.5” DA/SA REVOLVER & CASE 1954 C&R
by Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions
Est: $1,000- $1,500
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SMITH & WESSON .38 MILITARY & POLICE MODEL OF 1905 4TH CHANGE .38 SPL 4” DA/SA REVOLVER 1915-42 C&R
Mar 01, 9:00 AM MST
SMITH & WESSON .38 MILITARY & POLICE MODEL OF 1905 4TH CHANGE .38 SPL 4” DA/SA REVOLVER 1915-42 C&R
by Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions
Est: $200- $400
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SMITH & WESSON MODEL 19-4 .357 MAGNUM DA REVOLVER
Feb 19, 9:00 AM EST
SMITH & WESSON MODEL 19-4 .357 MAGNUM DA REVOLVER
by Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC
Est: $600- $800
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SMITH & WESSON 44 DOUBLE ACTION 1st MODEL REVOLVER
Feb 28, 11:00 AM EST
SMITH & WESSON 44 DOUBLE ACTION 1st MODEL REVOLVER
by Centurion Auctions
Est: $400- $600
$3102 Bids
Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum Pre-Model 27 Double Action Revolver
Feb 21, 9:00 AM CST
Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum Pre-Model 27 Double Action Revolver
by Rock Island Auction Company
Est: $1,400- $2,250
$1,2001 Bid
Three Cased Smith & Wesson Double Action Revolvers
Feb 22, 9:00 AM CST
Three Cased Smith & Wesson Double Action Revolvers
by Rock Island Auction Company
Est: $2,500- $3,750
$2,0001 Bid
Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action Frontier Revolver
Feb 21, 9:00 AM CST
Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action Frontier Revolver
by Rock Island Auction Company
Est: $1,200- $1,800
$1,0001 Bid
Smith & Wesson Model 29-3 Double Action Revolver
Feb 21, 9:00 AM CST
Smith & Wesson Model 29-3 Double Action Revolver
by Rock Island Auction Company
Est: $950- $1,500
$8501 Bid
Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 Double Action Revolver with Case
Feb 22, 9:00 AM CST
Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 Double Action Revolver with Case
by Rock Island Auction Company
Est: $1,200- $1,800
$1,0001 Bid
Smith & Wesson Model 25-2 Double Action Revolver with Case
Feb 21, 9:00 AM CST
Smith & Wesson Model 25-2 Double Action Revolver with Case
by Rock Island Auction Company
Est: $1,000- $1,600
$9001 Bid
Smith & Wesson Model 27-2 Double Action Revolver with Case
Feb 21, 9:00 AM CST
Smith & Wesson Model 27-2 Double Action Revolver with Case
by Rock Island Auction Company
Est: $950- $1,500
$8501 Bid
US ARMY WW1 “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” MARKED SMITH & WESSON M-1917 .45 ACP 5.5” REVOLVER CA. 1918 C&R
Mar 01, 9:00 AM MST
US ARMY WW1 “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” MARKED SMITH & WESSON M-1917 .45 ACP 5.5” REVOLVER CA. 1918 C&R
by Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions
Est: $1,000- $1,500
$5001 Bid
ANTIQUE SMITH & WESSON .44 DOUBLE ACTION 1ST MODEL .44 RUSSIAN 6" REVOLVER
Mar 01, 9:00 AM MST
ANTIQUE SMITH & WESSON .44 DOUBLE ACTION 1ST MODEL .44 RUSSIAN 6" REVOLVER
by Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions
Est: $1,500- $2,000
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S&W 32 SAFETY HAMMERLESS 2nd MODEL REVOLVER
Feb 28, 11:00 AM EST
S&W 32 SAFETY HAMMERLESS 2nd MODEL REVOLVER
by Centurion Auctions
Est: $100- $200
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1937 BRAZILIAN SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1917 REVOLVER
Feb 28, 11:00 AM EST
1937 BRAZILIAN SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1917 REVOLVER
by Centurion Auctions
Est: $300- $500
$2301 Bid
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SMITH & WESSON No 2 1st MODEL .38 CALIBER REVOLVER
Feb 28, 11:00 AM EST
SMITH & WESSON No 2 1st MODEL .38 CALIBER REVOLVER
by Centurion Auctions
Est: $150- $250
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Sellers Who Sell Smith & Wesson Revolvers


Rock Island Auction Company

Rock Island Auction Company

Centurion Auctions

Centurion Auctions

EJ'S Auction & Appraisal

EJ'S Auction & Appraisal