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Desirable Smith & Wesson Safety Hammerless 1st Model Double Action Revolver with Box

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,800.00 USD
Desirable Smith & Wesson Safety Hammerless 1st Model Double Action Revolver with Box
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Estimate: $1000 - 1800
Manufactured circa 1887. The barrel rib has the standard address/patent marking and the distinctive "Z-bar" first model barrel release. Matching serial number on butt, cylinder and barrel. Fitted with checkered S&W monogram imprinted grips. The factory box is numbered to another gun but has the correct end label for this type of revolver.
BBL: 3 1/4 inch solid rib
Stock:
Gauge: 38 S&W
Finish: nickel
Grips: hard rubber
Serial Number: 1731
Condition: Excellent. The revolver retains nearly 90% original nickel finish showing some minor flaking. Trigger and trigger guard retain strong original blue and case color finishes. The grips are fine with a couple minor notches near the bottom and a few minor handling marks with overall crisp checkering. Mechanically fine. The box is very fine showing some discoloration on the lid and a pencil marking on the inside of lid.