*SCARCE SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL LADYSMITH DA REVOLVER.

SN 4081. Cal. 22 Long. Blue finish with 3″ bbl, integral half moon front sight and fixed rear sight in the top strap. Bbl has 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has a checkered cyl release button and the Smith & Wesson trademark logo. Mounted with 2-pc diamond checkered black hard rubber grips with S&W logo at the top. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter which identifies this revolver with blue finish, 3″ bbl and checkered black hard rubber grips, shipped Sept. 11, 1905 to Norvell Shapleigh Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 4,575 of these small revolvers produced during the period 1902-1906 in three bbl lengths and two finishes. These revolvers were designed by Daniel B. Wesson, one of which he used as his personal protection weapon. They were very popular with ladies & gentlemen who wished to have a small, concealable revolver. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including grips. Overall retains 70-75% orig blue, a little thin on the bbl and flaked on the sideplate with light flaking also on the left side; cyl retains strong blue in the flutes, turning plum on the outer diameter; front strap & trigger guard retain strong orig blue with the back strap a blue/brown patina, showing wear at the heel & top end; hammer retains strong case colors, as does the trigger on the sides, faded on the face. Grips show light diamond point wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore; forcing cone is intact. 4-50732 JR278 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1402

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
	1402	$2,300.00	SCARCE SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL LADYSMITH DA REVOLVER. SN 4081. Cal. 22 Long. Blue finish with 3″ bbl, integral half moon front sight and fixed rear sight in the top strap. Bbl has 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has a checkered cyl release button and the Smith & Wesson trademark logo. Mounted with 2-pc diamond checkered black hard rubber grips with S&W logo at the top. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter which identifies this revolver with blue finish, 3″ bbl and checkered black hard rubber grips, shipped Sept. 11, 1905 to Norvell Shapleigh Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms* there were about 4,575 of these small revolvers produced during the period 1902-1906 in three bbl lengths and two finishes. These revolvers were designed by Daniel B. Wesson, one of which he used as his personal protection weapon. They were very popular with ladies & gentlemen who wished to have a small, concealable revolver. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including grips. Overall retains 70-75% orig blue, a little thin on the bbl and flaked on the sideplate with light flaking also on the left side; cyl retains strong blue in the flutes, turning plum on the outer diameter; front strap & trigger guard retain strong orig blue with the back strap a blue/brown patina, showing wear at the heel & top end; hammer retains strong case colors, as does the trigger on the sides, faded on the face. Grips show light diamond point wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore; forcing cone is intact. 4-50732 JR278 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1402 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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*SCARCE SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL LADYSMITH DA REVOLVER.