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Excellent Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 2nd Issue Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,700.00 USD
Excellent Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 2nd Issue Revolver
Commonly referred to as the New Model or 2nd issue 1 1/2 and manufactured between 1868 to 1875. This revolver features a half-moon front sight with notch rear sight. Standard one line address and patent dates on the top of the solid rib barrel. Tip up frame with spur trigger and five shot fluted cylinder. Finished blue with a casehardened checkered hammer, trigger, and ejector rod, and fitted with smooth two piece varnished rosewood grips.
BBL: 3 1/2 inch solid rib
Stock:
Gauge: 32 RF
Finish: blue
Grips: rosewood
Serial Number: 42215


Excellent. The revolver retains 95% of the original bright blue finish with some high edge wear on the frame, wear on the muzzle and flaking on the cylinder where the exposed areas have a smooth brown patina. There are a couple of small areas of minor spotting on the right side of the barrel and frame. The hammer retains much of the vivid case colors. The grips are excellent with 97% original varnish, some mild high edge wear and a few tiny dings. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent.