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Fine Engraved Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 Second Issue Revolver with Ivory Grips

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,750.00 USD
Fine Engraved Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 Second Issue Revolver with Ivory Grips
Standard on line Springfield barrel address on solid rib. Brass half moon sight on barrel rib, with notch rear sight on hammer cover. The revolver features fine scroll and vine engraving with approximately 70% coverage extending from the grip strap to the frame, cylinder, and was most likely executed in a New York shop. Silver plated frame and barrel. Fitted with smooth ivory grips.
BBL: 3-3/16 inch rib octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 22
Finish: silver
Grips: ivory
Serial Number: 120097


Very fine. 75% of the original silver plating remains on the barrel having darkened with age and showing some mild handling marks and spotting. The ejector pin exhibits some concentrated scuffs and scratches. The frame retains 85% silver plating aged to a pleasant untouched darkened silver patina showing only minor collector type handling marks. The grips are outstanding and were probably added when the gun was engraved. They show a small age crack around the screw escheon and have overall mellowed to an even mustard patina.