TWO NIMSCHKE STYLE ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY REVOLVERS.

TWO NIMSCHKE STYLE ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY REVOLVERS. SN 35408, 37118. Both of these guns are named to Mexican or South American figures. One gun reading “RAMON DIAZ” with serial number “35408”. The second reading “ADRIAND de GURAY” with serial number “37118”. The Diaz gun has 6″ bbl with typical Nimschke scroll engraving. Engraving appears original to the time of manufacture of these guns. This gun overall is in very good condition with good markings and a fine pair of mother-of-pearl stocks. Gun functions well and has strong traces of blue in protected areas. The de Guray gun has a 5″ bbl and is in good functional condition though cleaned. Name on backstrap, as can be seen in photos, has been altered and crudely hand-engraved but appears contemporary to time of gun. CONDITION: The Diaz gun overall is very good and functional. Metal is gray with traces of blue in protected areas. Engraving and bbl markings are crisp as is patent information on cylinder. Mother-of-pearl stocks are very good, complete and fit well. The de Guray gun is functional though surface is cleaned and pitted overall. Markings and engraving are all discernible. The mother-of-pearl stocks are chipped and broken on this de Guray gun. 8-76299 JS47 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	2346	$5,175.00	TWO NIMSCHKE STYLE ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY REVOLVERS. SN 35408, 37118. Both of these guns are named to Mexican or South American figures. One gun reading “RAMON DIAZ” with serial number “35408”. The second reading “ADRIAND de GURAY” with serial number “37118”. The Diaz gun has 6″ bbl with typical Nimschke scroll engraving. Engraving appears original to the time of manufacture of these guns. This gun overall is in very good condition with good markings and a fine pair of mother-of-pearl stocks. Gun functions well and has strong traces of blue in protected areas. The de Guray gun has a 5″ bbl and is in good functional condition though cleaned. Name on backstrap, as can be seen in photos, has been altered and crudely hand-engraved but appears contemporary to time of gun. CONDITION: The Diaz gun overall is very good and functional. Metal is gray with traces of blue in protected areas. Engraving and bbl markings are crisp as is patent information on cylinder. Mother-of-pearl stocks are very good, complete and fit well. The de Guray gun is functional though surface is cleaned and pitted overall. Markings and engraving are all discernible. The mother-of-pearl stocks are chipped and broken on this de Guray gun. 8-76299 JS47 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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