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Smith & Wesson Model 1891 First Model Single Shot Pistol with Extra Barrel

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Hand Guns - Pistols Start Price:700.00 USD Estimated At:1,400.00 - 2,250.00 USD
Smith & Wesson Model 1891 First Model Single Shot Pistol with Extra Barrel
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Smith & Wesson Model 1891 First Model Single Shot Pistol with Extra Barrel

Manufactured between 1893 and 1905. Has the standard markings and features including a Paine Target Blade front sight and a windage adjustable rear sight. Fitted with a set of extended checkered hard rubber grips with the S&W emblem at the top. With an extra nickel 6 inch barrel having the same type of sights numbered to another gun.

Manufacture: Smith & Wesson
Model: 1891
BBL: 10 inch solid rib
Stock:
Gauge: 22 LR
Finish: nickel
Grips: hard rubber
Serial Number: 23476

Very fine, 90% of the original nickel finish remains with some flaking along the edges and front strap, some high edge wear and a few areas of cleaned oxidation with minor pitting. The hammer retains most of the vivid original case colors with the trigger guard having a mostly silver patina with traces of case colors. The grips are excellent with a few scattered minor scratches. Mechanically excellent. The extra barrel retains 95% original nickel finish with some patches of cleaned oxidation with minor pitting and some scratches. The spring for the latch is absent.