SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL NEW DEPARTURE DA REVOLVER.

SN 86006. Cal. 32 S&W. Nickel finish with 3″ keyhole shaped bbl, pinned half moon front sight and fixed rear sight in top strap. Cyl has five chambers and it is mounted with 2-pc, deep gold medallion, smooth pearl grips. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, there were about 91,417 of these revolvers produced in the period 1888-1902 in three different bbl length in both blue & nickel finish. These little revolvers were extremely popular as concealment arms for both ladies & gentleman. They usually saw hard service and are rarely found with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 98-99% bright orig nickel with some small scratches on the side plate and scratches around the cyl; grips are sound and show great fire. Mechanics are crisp; strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-50725 JR405 (500-1,000) – Lot 1412

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
	1412	$1,265.00	SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL NEW DEPARTURE DA REVOLVER. SN 86006. Cal. 32 S&W. Nickel finish with 3″ keyhole shaped bbl, pinned half moon front sight and fixed rear sight in top strap. Cyl has five chambers and it is mounted with 2-pc, deep gold medallion, smooth pearl grips. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, there were about 91,417 of these revolvers produced in the period 1888-1902 in three different bbl length in both blue & nickel finish. These little revolvers were extremely popular as concealment arms for both ladies & gentleman. They usually saw hard service and are rarely found with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 98-99% bright orig nickel with some small scratches on the side plate and scratches around the cyl; grips are sound and show great fire. Mechanics are crisp; strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-50725 JR405 (500-1,000) – Lot 1412 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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SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL NEW DEPARTURE DA REVOLVER.