VERY RARE CASED SMITH & WESSON REVOLVING RIFLE.

SN 537. Cal. 320 S&W. Blue finish with 20″ keyhole shape bbl, clip-on stamped metal front sight and orig 2-position rear sight. Mounted with diamond checkered red & black marbled gutta percha grips that have the S&W logo at the top on each side and a matching long, slim, red & black marbled, schnable tip forearm with S&W logo. Accompanied by an orig, uncheckered walnut shoulder stock with blued steel yoke and checkered black hard rubber buttplate with embossed S&W logo. Also accompanied by an orig adjustable tang sight and the orig tang sight screw hole plug. Additionally accompanied by an orig gold felt lined, burgundy leatherette covered hinged lid case that has brass reinforced corners and a leather carrying handle on the front. Interior is compartmented for the rifle and shoulder stock with another compartment for a box of ammunition. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were 977 of these rare rifles built in the period 1879 – 1887 of which 224 had 20″ bbls. These rifles are rarely encountered, often having had their bbls reduced in length. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, matching frame, cyl & bbl; appears to be new & unfired. Overall retains about 98% glossy orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear and a few tiny scattered spots of flaking on the frame. Hammer retains brilliant case colors and the trigger guard bright case colors in sheltered areas. Grips & forearm are crisp, showing little or no wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Stock, yoke & buttplate are equally new with one or two tiny nicks on the stock. Case hinge is sound and all brass corners are intact; exterior shows about 15-20% losses of burgundy leatherette covering; the replacement straps & handle are dry and in need of treatment; interior is moderately faded & soiled with a broken divider corner and shows damage from the hammer. A truly rare, superior condition revolving rifle. 4-50647 JR53 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1390

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
	1390	$34,500.00	VERY RARE CASED SMITH & WESSON REVOLVING RIFLE. SN 537. Cal. 320 S&W. Blue finish with 20″ keyhole shape bbl, clip-on stamped metal front sight and orig 2-position rear sight. Mounted with diamond checkered red & black marbled gutta percha grips that have the S&W logo at the top on each side and a matching long, slim, red & black marbled, schnable tip forearm with S&W logo. Accompanied by an orig, uncheckered walnut shoulder stock with blued steel yoke and checkered black hard rubber buttplate with embossed S&W logo. Also accompanied by an orig adjustable tang sight and the orig tang sight screw hole plug. Additionally accompanied by an orig gold felt lined, burgundy leatherette covered hinged lid case that has brass reinforced corners and a leather carrying handle on the front. Interior is compartmented for the rifle and shoulder stock with another compartment for a box of ammunition. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were 977 of these rare rifles built in the period 1879 – 1887 of which 224 had 20″ bbls. These rifles are rarely encountered, often having had their bbls reduced in length. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, matching frame, cyl & bbl; appears to be new & unfired. Overall retains about 98% glossy orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear and a few tiny scattered spots of flaking on the frame. Hammer retains brilliant case colors and the trigger guard bright case colors in sheltered areas. Grips & forearm are crisp, showing little or no wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Stock, yoke & buttplate are equally new with one or two tiny nicks on the stock. Case hinge is sound and all brass corners are intact; exterior shows about 15-20% losses of burgundy leatherette covering; the replacement straps & handle are dry and in need of treatment; interior is moderately faded & soiled with a broken divider corner and shows damage from the hammer. A truly rare, superior condition revolving rifle. 4-50647 JR53 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1390 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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VERY RARE CASED SMITH & WESSON REVOLVING RIFLE.