SCARCE SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL REVOLVER GUTTA PERCHA CASE.

SCARCE SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL REVOLVER GUTTA PERCHA CASE. Scarce early case. 7-7/8″ long x 4-1/8″w x 1-3/8″ tall. This case is dark brown gutta percha versus the usual black color. It has the first model second issue revolver embossed on the lid with a shield and arabesque corners with tiny revolvers as the border. The lid also has “MANUFACTURED ONLY BY / SMITH & WESSON / SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS”. It is lined with pressed burgundy velvet in the lid and faded rose colored velvet in the bottom with a bbl & hammer rests and a cartridge block. The bottom of the box has a matching border of tiny revolvers. CONDITION: Extremely fine with one or two extremely minor chips in the edges. Lining in the lid is slightly faded with deep impression of the revolver. Bottom lining is very faded and moderately soiled and wear from the revolver. Cartridge block has a couple of minor chips. 4-57753 JR294 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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
	301	$2,415.00	SCARCE SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL REVOLVER GUTTA PERCHA CASE. Scarce early case. 7-7/8″ long x 4-1/8″w x 1-3/8″ tall. This case is dark brown gutta percha versus the usual black color. It has the first model second issue revolver embossed on the lid with a shield and arabesque corners with tiny revolvers as the border. The lid also has “MANUFACTURED ONLY BY / SMITH & WESSON / SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS”. It is lined with pressed burgundy velvet in the lid and faded rose colored velvet in the bottom with a bbl & hammer rests and a cartridge block. The bottom of the box has a matching border of tiny revolvers. CONDITION: Extremely fine with one or two extremely minor chips in the edges. Lining in the lid is slightly faded with deep impression of the revolver. Bottom lining is very faded and moderately soiled and wear from the revolver. Cartridge block has a couple of minor chips. 4-57753 JR294 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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