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CASED SMITH & WESSON MODEL #1, SECOND ISSUE REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
CASED SMITH & WESSON MODEL #1, SECOND ISSUE REVOLVER.
SN 56357. Cal. 22. This is a very fine example of a Smith & Wesson Model #1 22 cal. 2nd issue revolver that retains most of its orig finish and is beautifully cased in a varnished walnut box. This gun conforms to other standard Smith & Wesson Civil war era pistols of this model. The gun has matching assembly numbers, and the SN is stamped on the inside of the grip. PROVENANCE: Marlan Polhemus Collection. CONDITION: Bbl retains about 60% of its bright blue finish with remainder silver/brown. Cylinder retains traces of bright blue finish with balance brown/silver. Bbl and cylinder markings are crisp and easily discerned. Frame retains about 98% of its silver finish with only reduction on backstrap where there are many small scratches possibly an attempt at crude initials. Rosewood grips are sound, well fitted and retain 98% of their orig varnish. Walnut casing is overall sound, solid and in fine condition with one age crack in lid and soiling to red velvet inside. Case retains about 25 rim-fire cartridges. 4-48730 JS86