RARE SMITH & WESSON #1 LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

SN 252 H. Cal. 31. All cast steel pistol with 4-1/8″ oct to rnd bbl, pinched pin front sight and fixed rear sight in top flat of frame. Top flat of bbl has the 2-line “SMITH & WESSON / NORWICH. CT.” address with “CAST – STEEL” on the right side flat and “PATENT / FEB. 14. 1854” on the left flat. Mounted with smooth 2-pc, bag shaped rosewood grips matching numbered to this pistol. Frame is engraved in typical volcanic patterns consisting of foliate arabesque scrolls with foliate patterns on the top side flats and forward of the ejection port. Rear edge of hammer is engraved to match the sides and backstrap is engraved in foliate & floral patterns. The serial number was observed on the left side of front strap, under the grip, inside each grip and right side of lever. Removing left side plate disclosed matching numbers on both side plates, the left toggle link and left side of firing pin boss. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only about 1200 of these rare pistols produced during the period 1854-1855 at which time Smith & Wesson sold the patents and the company became the Volcanic Arms Co. which was then purchased by Oliver Winchester and became New Haven Arms Co. The design then evolved into the Model 1860 Henry rifle which subsequently became Winchester Repeating Arms Co. CONDITION: Very good. No orig finish remains being an overall grey metal patina with a few minor nicks on the bbl & magazine tube; grips are sound and retain about 75% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-51328 (11,000-16,000) – Lot 2001

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	2001	$11,500.00	RARE SMITH & WESSON #1 LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 252 H. Cal. 31. All cast steel pistol with 4-1/8″ oct to rnd bbl, pinched pin front sight and fixed rear sight in top flat of frame. Top flat of bbl has the 2-line “SMITH & WESSON / NORWICH. CT.” address with “CAST – STEEL” on the right side flat and “PATENT / FEB. 14. 1854” on the left flat. Mounted with smooth 2-pc, bag shaped rosewood grips matching numbered to this pistol. Frame is engraved in typical volcanic patterns consisting of foliate arabesque scrolls with foliate patterns on the top side flats and forward of the ejection port. Rear edge of hammer is engraved to match the sides and backstrap is engraved in foliate & floral patterns. The serial number was observed on the left side of front strap, under the grip, inside each grip and right side of lever. Removing left side plate disclosed matching numbers on both side plates, the left toggle link and left side of firing pin boss. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only about 1200 of these rare pistols produced during the period 1854-1855 at which time Smith & Wesson sold the patents and the company became the Volcanic Arms Co. which was then purchased by Oliver Winchester and became New Haven Arms Co. The design then evolved into the Model 1860 Henry rifle which subsequently became Winchester Repeating Arms Co. CONDITION: Very good. No orig finish remains being an overall grey metal patina with a few minor nicks on the bbl & magazine tube; grips are sound and retain about 75% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-51328 (11,000-16,000) – Lot 2001 Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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RARE SMITH & WESSON #1 LEVER ACTION PISTOL.