#31 • Smith & Wesson 640-1 S.S. Revolver in .357

Part of Tan Gallery - Great Estate Items, Coins, Firearms (timed auction by K and B Auction)

High bid $525.00

Status: Sold

The Smith & Wesson Model 640-1 with serial number CAH3698 is a stainless steel, 5-shot double-action-only .357 Magnum J-frame revolver manufactured approximately around 1996 to 1997. Specifications & Features Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special +P Capacity: 5 rounds Barrel Length: 2 1/8 inches (2.125") Frame: Small (J-frame), enclosed/internal hammer Material & Finish: Satin stainless steel frame and cylinder Lock: Pre-internal lock era (manufactured before S&W added the internal key lock). Serial Number Context S&W started using "B" prefixes into late 1995 and transitioned heavily into "C" prefix serial blocks through the mid-to-late 1990s. The "CAH" block places production of this specific -1 engineering revision shortly after the initial .357 Magnum J-frame rollout. appears in good working order and condition. jrb.