Guns International #: 102738326
Seller's Inventory #: PR69505
SN: K633730. 1970's vintage, shoots .22 blanks, 12"" barrel. Very rare experimental tranquilizer dart gun made for Mercox, this piece was originally part of the Smith & Wesson Archive collection sold in the 1990's. Based on a model 17 K-22 frame and made to be used with .22 blanks to launch the darts, only 25 of these were made. This is one of the rarest post-war S&W’s made. Excellent condition with box. Includes a copy of an interesting letter from the S&W Sales Manager to Col. Rex Applegate, talking about the history and value of the Mercox at that time, as well as a factory letter explaining the details of this gun. A neat and desirable collectors piece.
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Guns International #: 102738326
Category - Blank Pistols
- Smith & Wesson Pistols
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Seller: Collectors Firearms
Company: CollectorsFirearms, Inc Member Since: 3/6/07
First Name: E-commerce
Last Name: Department
State:
Texas
Zip: 77063
Country: United States
Phone: (832) 360-1771
Fax: (713) 781-6407
Platinum Seller
Active Listings: 9699
Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: M/C, VISA, American Express and Discover
"RARE! Smith & Wesson Mercox Dart Pistol (PR69505)
Description: " SN: K633730. 1970's vintage, shoots .22 blanks, 12"" barrel. Very rare experimental tranquilizer dart gun made for Mercox, this piece was originally part of the Smith & Wesson Archive collection sold in the 1990's. Based on a model 17 K-22 frame and made to be used with .22 blanks to launch the darts, only 25 of these were made. This is one of the rarest post-war S&W’s made. Excellent condition with box. Includes a copy of an interesting letter from the S&W Sales Manager to Col. Rex Applegate, talking about the history and value of the Mercox at that time, as well as a factory letter explaining the details of this gun. A neat and desirable collectors piece. SOLD |
Guns International #: 102738326
Seller's Inventory #: PR69505
SN: K633730. 1970's vintage, shoots .22 blanks, 12"" barrel. Very rare experimental tranquilizer dart gun made for Mercox, this piece was originally part of the Smith & Wesson Archive collection sold in the 1990's. Based on a model 17 K-22 frame and made to be used with .22 blanks to launch the darts, only 25 of these were made. This is one of the rarest post-war S&W’s made. Excellent condition with box. Includes a copy of an interesting letter from the S&W Sales Manager to Col. Rex Applegate, talking about the history and value of the Mercox at that time, as well as a factory letter explaining the details of this gun. A neat and desirable collectors piece.
Guns International #: 102738326
Seller's Inventory #: PR69505
SN: K633730. 1970's vintage, shoots .22 blanks, 12"" barrel. Very rare experimental tranquilizer dart gun made for Mercox, this piece was originally part of the Smith & Wesson Archive collection sold in the 1990's. Based on a model 17 K-22 frame and made to be used with .22 blanks to launch the darts, only 25 of these were made. This is one of the rarest post-war S&W’s made. Excellent condition with box. Includes a copy of an interesting letter from the S&W Sales Manager to Col. Rex Applegate, talking about the history and value of the Mercox at that time, as well as a factory letter explaining the details of this gun. A neat and desirable collectors piece.