ad closed SOLD: .22 Hand Ejector (Bekeart Model/Heavy Frame Target) Pistol

[FireMedic]

Today I am posting this pretty little 100 year old Smith and Wesson .22 caliber Heavy Frame Target Pistol. These are called "Bekeart Models" due to being most famously ordered and built at the request of Mr. Philip Bekeart of San Francisco. While this gun does not bear any markings or claims to have been shipped to his store it is a very early run of the series having the Smith and Wesson Logo on the right side yet still having two stock screws instead of one. If my Smith and Wesson Standard Catalog is correct (page 132 of fourth edition) this pistol was made circa 1914-1919. Serial number 221360 also indicates it was built prior to the finish of WWI which occurred around serial number 258,000. The pistol has been refinished as these were only created with a blued finish and this one has a nickel finish. That being said, it is otherwise is great condition. I would still like to add my standard disclaimer that I am neither trained in gunsmithing 100+ year old firearms and neither do I have the tools to properly evaluate them. Before firing this firearm you should engage the services of someone who has those skills and those tools. I am selling this on behalf of my pastor who inherited them from his Father-in-law's estate. He is the legal owner and has designated me to be his representative and sell them on his behalf. If, you would like the pastor to be present to verify legal ownership he is willing to be present. Up to you. 

Asking $400

Sorry for the number and quality of photos. TNGO is being weird today. Yesterday I could post 6 photos, today I had to scrub background, lower quality, and could still only get two. if you message me I can provide more and better photos is desired. 

Edited January 5 by FireMedic
SOLD

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[SpWilliams]

If this is still available, I will take it.

[History Researcher]

Very nice 22.