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1135
$4,025.00

REMINGTON NO. 1 SMOOT SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.

SN 2197. Cal. 30 RF. Scarce blue finish with 2-13/16″ ribbed oct bbl that has integral ejector housing, nickel silver half moon front sight and usual Remington’s patent markings on top. Frame has fixed recoil shield. Mounted with its orig Remington faux ivory, 2-pc birdhead grips. Bottom of butt is marked “FB-211″, the mark of the well-known Fritz Baehr Collection. There were about 2,300 of these little revolvers produced in the period 1875-1877. They were extremely popular with citizens of all walks of life for concealment and backup. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 93-95% glossy orig blue with the losses from flaking, not wear, with the loss areas a medium patina. Left grip has a 1/8” hairline on the back edge, otherwise they are sound with a nice yellow patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-56531 JR325 (1,750-2,250) – Lot 1135


Auction: Firearms - March 2015
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