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Engraved Smith & Wesson Number One Third Issue Revolver with Pearl Grips

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:550.00 USD Estimated At:1,100.00 - 1,600.00 USD
Engraved Smith & Wesson Number One Third Issue Revolver with Pearl Grips
Produced between 1868 and 1881. Fixed sights, with the one line address on top of the barrel. Finely New York engraved, with coverage exceeding 80%, showing starburst patterns on the barrel lug and top strap, boxed panels with wavy borders and scroll end pieces on the sides of the barrel, intertwined lines down the backstrap, and scrollwork on the cylinder, backstrap and sides of the frame, the latter two with punch-dot backgrounds. Grips are smooth mother-of-pearl, with a bird's head butt. The cylinder and barrel are both marked "M 0 0".
BBL: 3 1/4 inch solid rib
Stock:
Gauge: 22
Finish: nickel
Grips: mother-of-pearl
Serial Number: 89871


Very fine, with 70% of the original nickel finish. The cylinder has been heavily polished, and shows signs of corrosion. Frame and barrel show mild wear and flaking, with a few areas of spotting. Grips are good as repaired, with a barely noticeable small square insert in the upper section of the left grip. Action is good.