CASED ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL 3RD ISSUE TIP-UP REVOLVER.

CASED ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL 3RD ISSUE TIP-UP REVOLVER. SN 160801. Cal. 22 Short.Nickel finish with 3-1/4″ keyhole shape bbl, half moon front sight and 1-line address. It has 7-shot cyl and is fitted with 2-pc birdhead smooth ivory grips. Revolver is engraved by renowned engraver L.D. Nimschke with about 40-50% coverage foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background on frame. Sides of bbl are engraved with foliate arabesque patterns at each end with dbl snake & dot patterns in between. Top of backstrap has Mr. Nimschke’s distinctive crossed ribbon patterns with punch dot background and a foliate spray on back strap. Cyl is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on the lands between the flutes. Right side of grip frame, under grip, is marked with assembly number “OT” which number is also found on bbl & cyl. Accompanied by an orig red felt lined rosewood casing with empty oval brass plate in lid. Front of case has a mortised brass lock. Bottom is compartmented for the revolver with a bbl rest. Left front compartment contains an empty 100-pack of UMC 22 caliber “NO. 1 Pistol Cartridges.” PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except grips which are numbered “214”. Revolver retains virtually all of its strong orig nickel finish and is probably unfired. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore with a few spots of pitting. Hammer retains strong orig case colors on sides. Case has numerous fine grain checks in lid, otherwise is completely sound and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately faded with light soil and minor moth damage; cartridge box shows heavy wear & light soil. 4-45356 JR70 (3,000-5,000)

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
	1629	$6,900.00	CASED ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL 3RD ISSUE TIP-UP REVOLVER. SN 160801. Cal. 22 Short.Nickel finish with 3-1/4″ keyhole shape bbl, half moon front sight and 1-line address. It has 7-shot cyl and is fitted with 2-pc birdhead smooth ivory grips. Revolver is engraved by renowned engraver L.D. Nimschke with about 40-50% coverage foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background on frame. Sides of bbl are engraved with foliate arabesque patterns at each end with dbl snake & dot patterns in between. Top of backstrap has Mr. Nimschke’s distinctive crossed ribbon patterns with punch dot background and a foliate spray on back strap. Cyl is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on the lands between the flutes. Right side of grip frame, under grip, is marked with assembly number “OT” which number is also found on bbl & cyl. Accompanied by an orig red felt lined rosewood casing with empty oval brass plate in lid. Front of case has a mortised brass lock. Bottom is compartmented for the revolver with a bbl rest. Left front compartment contains an empty 100-pack of UMC 22 caliber “NO. 1 Pistol Cartridges.” PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except grips which are numbered “214”. Revolver retains virtually all of its strong orig nickel finish and is probably unfired. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore with a few spots of pitting. Hammer retains strong orig case colors on sides. Case has numerous fine grain checks in lid, otherwise is completely sound and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately faded with light soil and minor moth damage; cartridge box shows heavy wear & light soil. 4-45356 JR70 (3,000-5,000) 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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