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Interesting and Attractive Nickel and Gold Plated Smith & Wesson First Model 32 Safety Hammerless Do

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Hand Guns - Revolvers Start Price:1,200.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Interesting and Attractive Nickel and Gold Plated Smith & Wesson First Model 32 Safety Hammerless Do
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Interesting and Attractive Nickel and Gold Plated Smith & Wesson First Model 32 Safety Hammerless Double Action Revolver with Inscribed Pearl Grips

Manufactured between 1888-1902. The cylinder and grip safety are gold plated, the trigger guard is blue and the remaining parts are nickel. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the two line address/patent dates, and the matching serial number is marked on the butt, rear face of the cylinder and rear of the barrel. Pinned half moon front sight and fixed notch rear sight, casehardened hammer and fitted with pearl grips with the right panel inscribed "HH" at the top and "SASKATOON/SASK". The significance is unknown, Saskatoon is the largest city in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. A star is stamped forward the serial number indicating this revolver was returned to the factory probably for re-plating.

Manufacture: Smith & Wesson
Model: 32 Safety Hammerless
BBL: 3 1/4 inch solid rib
Stock:
Gauge: 32 CF
Finish: nickel/gold/blue
Grips: pearl
Serial Number: 10472

Very fine (see above). The revolver retains 95% factory nickel finish with some thinning, wear and minor oxidation on the barrel, and a few small areas of flaking on the frame. The cylinder retains 98% factory gold plating with a light drag line, some minor flaking and some light scratches. The trigger guard retains 90% original blue finish with some minor oxidation and pitting. The trigger retains most of the original case colors. The grips are excellent. Clear markings. The action is fine.