VERY RARE SMITH & WESSON NO.1 LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

SN 248. Cal. 31. All steel pistol with 4-1/8″ oct to rnd bbl that has integral magazine and full ribs with tiny pin front sight and pinched post, v-notch rear sight on top flat of frame. Mounted with bag-shaped smooth rosewood grips that are matching numbered to this pistol. Top flat of bbl has the Smith & Wesson, Norwich, CT. address with Feb. 14, 1854 patent date on the left side flat and “CAST-STEEL” on right side flat. Frame and side plates are nicely engraved in typical volcanic patterns consisting of foliate arabesque scrolls without background shading. Top side flats and top of receiver ring are nicely engraved in foliate pattern with a flower blossom and leaf patterns on the backstrap. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 1,200 of these scarce pistols produced 1854-1855. Very few survive today and of those extremely few are completely orig with any orig finish. CONDITION: Good, all matching including grips. Bbl & magazine retain about 50% orig brown finish showing sharp edge wear; frame, side plates and grip frame show a gray metal patina; grips are sound with a couple of light mars and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, lever is a little loose; strong frosty bore. 4-50323 JR327 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1102

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1102	$21,850.00	VERY RARE SMITH & WESSON NO.1 LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 248. Cal. 31. All steel pistol with 4-1/8″ oct to rnd bbl that has integral magazine and full ribs with tiny pin front sight and pinched post, v-notch rear sight on top flat of frame. Mounted with bag-shaped smooth rosewood grips that are matching numbered to this pistol. Top flat of bbl has the Smith & Wesson, Norwich, CT. address with Feb. 14, 1854 patent date on the left side flat and “CAST-STEEL” on right side flat. Frame and side plates are nicely engraved in typical volcanic patterns consisting of foliate arabesque scrolls without background shading. Top side flats and top of receiver ring are nicely engraved in foliate pattern with a flower blossom and leaf patterns on the backstrap. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 1,200 of these scarce pistols produced 1854-1855. Very few survive today and of those extremely few are completely orig with any orig finish. CONDITION: Good, all matching including grips. Bbl & magazine retain about 50% orig brown finish showing sharp edge wear; frame, side plates and grip frame show a gray metal patina; grips are sound with a couple of light mars and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, lever is a little loose; strong frosty bore. 4-50323 JR327 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1102 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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VERY RARE SMITH & WESSON NO.1 LEVER ACTION PISTOL.