LOT OF FOUR EARLY SMITH & WESSON REVOLVERS.

LOT OF FOUR EARLY SMITH & WESSON REVOLVERS. SN 1218, 15464, 8007, 32315. 1) Single Action 2nd Model Revolver. Cal. 38 S&W. SN 1218. Nickel finish with 3-1/4″ keyhole shape bbl, half moon front sight. Mounted with S&W logo hard rubber grips. Accompanied by an orig green, hinged lid cardboard box with directions for use label inside lid, partitioned in bottom for the revolver & two empty compartments. 2) Boxed 38 Single Action 1st Model Baby Russian Revolver. Cal. 38 S&W. SN 15464. Nickel finish with 3-1/4″ keyhole bbl, half moon front sight. Mounted with S&W logo hard rubber grips matching numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by an orig, green, hinged lid, cardboard box with full top label having a line drawing of this revolver along with identifying information and company name & address. It additionally has a red overstamp “NICKEL PLATED”. Interior has the “DIRECTIONS FOR USE” label inside the lid and the bottom is partitioned for the revolver, a wire handle bristle brush and a tiny combination tool. 3) 38 Single Action 2nd Model Revolver. Cal. 38 S&W. SN 8007. Nickel finish with 3-1/4″ keyhole shape bbl, half moon front sight. Mounted with S&W logo hard rubber grips that are matching numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by an orig green cardboard hinged lid box with partial orange end label. Inside has the “DIRECTIONS FOR USE” label and contains a wire handle bristle brush. Mr. Howards notes indicate that he acquired this item from Dick Donaldson in 1981, ex. Karl Moldenhauer Collection. 4) 38 Single Action 2nd Model Revolver. Cal. 38 S&W. SN 32315. Nickel finish with with 5″ keyhole shape bbl, half moon front sight and mounted with S&W logo marbled black & red hard rubber grips. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Dick Littlefield in 1984. PROVENANCE: 1) Tom Lewis (1981); 2) Frank Sellers (1980); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Extremely fine, all matching including grips. Appears to be new & unfired retaining virtually all of its bright orig factory nickel; crisp grips & mechanics; bright shiny bore. Box is fine with light wear. 2) Extremely fine, all matching including grips. Overall retains virtually all of its bright orig factory finish; grips are sound showing light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore. 3) Very fine. Overall retains about all of its strong orig nickel finish with a few small spots on sideplate and right side of frame; grips show light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Box is sound with lightly worn corners. 4) Very fine. Overall retains about 98% strong, orig factory nickel with only slight muzzle edge wear; grips are sound showing moderate wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45503 JR159 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1628	$4,720.00	LOT OF FOUR EARLY SMITH & WESSON REVOLVERS. SN 1218, 15464, 8007, 32315. 1) Single Action 2nd Model Revolver. Cal. 38 S&W. SN 1218. Nickel finish with 3-1/4″ keyhole shape bbl, half moon front sight. Mounted with S&W logo hard rubber grips. Accompanied by an orig green, hinged lid cardboard box with directions for use label inside lid, partitioned in bottom for the revolver & two empty compartments. 2) Boxed 38 Single Action 1st Model Baby Russian Revolver. Cal. 38 S&W. SN 15464. Nickel finish with 3-1/4″ keyhole bbl, half moon front sight. Mounted with S&W logo hard rubber grips matching numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by an orig, green, hinged lid, cardboard box with full top label having a line drawing of this revolver along with identifying information and company name & address. It additionally has a red overstamp “NICKEL PLATED”. Interior has the “DIRECTIONS FOR USE” label inside the lid and the bottom is partitioned for the revolver, a wire handle bristle brush and a tiny combination tool. 3) 38 Single Action 2nd Model Revolver. Cal. 38 S&W. SN 8007. Nickel finish with 3-1/4″ keyhole shape bbl, half moon front sight. Mounted with S&W logo hard rubber grips that are matching numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by an orig green cardboard hinged lid box with partial orange end label. Inside has the “DIRECTIONS FOR USE” label and contains a wire handle bristle brush. Mr. Howards notes indicate that he acquired this item from Dick Donaldson in 1981, ex. Karl Moldenhauer Collection. 4) 38 Single Action 2nd Model Revolver. Cal. 38 S&W. SN 32315. Nickel finish with with 5″ keyhole shape bbl, half moon front sight and mounted with S&W logo marbled black & red hard rubber grips. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Dick Littlefield in 1984. PROVENANCE: 1) Tom Lewis (1981); 2) Frank Sellers (1980); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Extremely fine, all matching including grips. Appears to be new & unfired retaining virtually all of its bright orig factory nickel; crisp grips & mechanics; bright shiny bore. Box is fine with light wear. 2) Extremely fine, all matching including grips. Overall retains virtually all of its bright orig factory finish; grips are sound showing light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore. 3) Very fine. Overall retains about all of its strong orig nickel finish with a few small spots on sideplate and right side of frame; grips show light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Box is sound with lightly worn corners. 4) Very fine. Overall retains about 98% strong, orig factory nickel with only slight muzzle edge wear; grips are sound showing moderate wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45503 JR159 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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