VERY FINE AND RARE CASED INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1, 1ST ISSUE REVOLVER, 3RD TYPE.

SN 1442. Cal. 22. 3-3/16″ bbl. These early 1857-58 manufactured Smith & Wesson revolvers are quite scarce in any configuration but quite rare in high condition such as this example retaining most of its orig finish, especially with Smith & Wesson embossed hard rubber case. Buttstrap is engraved “J.H. ROWE”. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Bbl retains over 80% orig bright blue finish, cylinder, has about 30% thinning blue finish. Frame retains about 90% tarnished silver finish. Mechanically crisp with bright shiny bore. Casing is very good with repaired upper & lower right inside corners. 50 orig “raised US” head 22 Cal. cartridges are still retained in casing. 52332-44 JS (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3202

Auction: Firearms - October 2017

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
	3202	$3,162.50	VERY FINE AND RARE CASED INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1, 1ST ISSUE REVOLVER, 3RD TYPE. SN 1442. Cal. 22. 3-3/16″ bbl. These early 1857-58 manufactured Smith & Wesson revolvers are quite scarce in any configuration but quite rare in high condition such as this example retaining most of its orig finish, especially with Smith & Wesson embossed hard rubber case. Buttstrap is engraved “J.H. ROWE”. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Bbl retains over 80% orig bright blue finish, cylinder, has about 30% thinning blue finish. Frame retains about 90% tarnished silver finish. Mechanically crisp with bright shiny bore. Casing is very good with repaired upper & lower right inside corners. 50 orig “raised US” head 22 Cal. cartridges are still retained in casing. 52332-44 JS (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3202 Auction: Firearms - October 2017 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}

VERY FINE AND RARE CASED INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1, 1ST ISSUE REVOLVER, 3RD TYPE.