Auction of Rare S&W 1854 Set to Benefit SCI

Originally published in the March 2024 edition of Safari Times.

Smith & Wesson is holding an online auction at gunbroker.com of a limited-edition engraved Model 1854 rifle and matching numbered Model 29 revolver set to benefit Safari Club International. 

The pair of .44 Magnums is rare and boasts striking engraving with 22-karat gold inlay done by renowned Baron Engraving. Only 100 units are being produced. 

The limited-edition set features a PVD gloss black finish, complemented by high-grade walnut furniture, that highlights true craftsmanship, and yields a classic aesthetic. 

Included with the beautifully designed display case, is a letter of authenticity from Smith & Wesson President & CEO, Mark Smith, offering documentation on the set’s origin and limited status. 

Serial number 001 of 100 were put on auction at gunbroker.com in February and were to end March 10. Other similar auctions are expected to follow in March.  

Proceeds from the auction will be donated to Safari Club International and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation in support of their initiatives and wildlife conservation advocacy, according to the company. 

To participate in the auction, visit gunbroker.com. For more information on the S&W Model 1854 Series, visit smith-wesson.com/products/1854.