FACTORY ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON GUTTA-PERCHA CASED MODEL #1, SECOND ISSUE REVOLVER WITH PEARL GRIPS.

FACTORY ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON GUTTA-PERCHA CASED MODEL #1, SECOND ISSUE REVOLVER WITH PEARL GRIPS. SN 86903. Cal. 22. This little gem was something to behold when it was new. This is among the highest grade you will find in these guns. Engraved, gold highlights and mother-of-pearl grips in a scarce Smith & Wesson gutta-percha “Flags” case, embossed with large Panoply of Arms. PROVENANCE: Marlan Polhemus Collection. CONDITION: Bbl is silver/brown overall with strong remnants of silver finish in protected areas with staining and pitting. Engraved cylinder is silver/brown overall with pitting, silver plated engraved frame, retains about 90% of its orig silver with traces of gold highlights in recesses of engraving. Pearl grips are sound and well fit with good color, with one small chip at rear toe on right. Gun mechanically functions with crisp rifling to bore. The gun has matching assembly numbers. Case is very good to fine overall with a few hairline cracks on sides that do not affect aesthetics of this lovely pistol case. Case still functions and clasps. Interior has some soiling, especially to faded velvet in bottom. The ears to the bbl support internally are missing, otherwise case is fine. 4-48728 JS85 (7,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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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	2215	$6,325.00	FACTORY ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON GUTTA-PERCHA CASED MODEL #1, SECOND ISSUE REVOLVER WITH PEARL GRIPS. SN 86903. Cal. 22. This little gem was something to behold when it was new. This is among the highest grade you will find in these guns. Engraved, gold highlights and mother-of-pearl grips in a scarce Smith & Wesson gutta-percha “Flags” case, embossed with large Panoply of Arms. PROVENANCE: Marlan Polhemus Collection. CONDITION: Bbl is silver/brown overall with strong remnants of silver finish in protected areas with staining and pitting. Engraved cylinder is silver/brown overall with pitting, silver plated engraved frame, retains about 90% of its orig silver with traces of gold highlights in recesses of engraving. Pearl grips are sound and well fit with good color, with one small chip at rear toe on right. Gun mechanically functions with crisp rifling to bore. The gun has matching assembly numbers. Case is very good to fine overall with a few hairline cracks on sides that do not affect aesthetics of this lovely pistol case. Case still functions and clasps. Interior has some soiling, especially to faded velvet in bottom. The ears to the bbl support internally are missing, otherwise case is fine. 4-48728 JS85 (7,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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