RARE SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 LARGE FRAME VOLCANIC PISTOL.

RARE SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 LARGE FRAME VOLCANIC PISTOL. SN 117. Cal. 41. Usual configuration, all steel construction with 8″ oct to rnd bbl, pinched post German silver front sight and fixed rear sight attached to top of frame. Top flat of bbl has the SMITH & WESSON / NORWICH CT / CAST-STEEL” address along with “PATENT” in parallel lines. Sides of frame & sideplates are lightly engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with foliate patterns on top three flats of the chamber, top flat of frame, rear edge of hammer and back strap. Mounted with smooth 2-pc rosewood grips pencil numbered to this pistol. SN was observed on left side of butt strap under grip, rear face of rear sight and inside grips. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. This pistol is made without the spur on the finger loop of the lever. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms fewer than 500 of these rare pistols were produced in the period 1854-1855. PROVENANCE: Dr. Edmund Lewis Collection CONDITION: Good. Traces of orig brown remain on bbl and traces of blue on frame with most of metal being a dark mottled blue/brown patina with moderate to heavy pitting on bbl and a spot of heavy pitting on rotating sleeve. Frame has a casting flaw in left side and overall retains a dark attic patina with fine surface rust. Grips are sound showing light wear with a few light nicks & scratches and retain a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. Illustrated in the forthcoming book Volcanic Firearms by Edmund Lewis and Stephen Rutter. 4-41297 JR79 (9,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	2001	$14,950.00	RARE SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 LARGE FRAME VOLCANIC PISTOL. SN 117. Cal. 41. Usual configuration, all steel construction with 8″ oct to rnd bbl, pinched post German silver front sight and fixed rear sight attached to top of frame. Top flat of bbl has the SMITH & WESSON / NORWICH CT / CAST-STEEL” address along with “PATENT” in parallel lines. Sides of frame & sideplates are lightly engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with foliate patterns on top three flats of the chamber, top flat of frame, rear edge of hammer and back strap. Mounted with smooth 2-pc rosewood grips pencil numbered to this pistol. SN was observed on left side of butt strap under grip, rear face of rear sight and inside grips. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. This pistol is made without the spur on the finger loop of the lever. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms fewer than 500 of these rare pistols were produced in the period 1854-1855. PROVENANCE: Dr. Edmund Lewis Collection CONDITION: Good. Traces of orig brown remain on bbl and traces of blue on frame with most of metal being a dark mottled blue/brown patina with moderate to heavy pitting on bbl and a spot of heavy pitting on rotating sleeve. Frame has a casting flaw in left side and overall retains a dark attic patina with fine surface rust. Grips are sound showing light wear with a few light nicks & scratches and retain a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. Illustrated in the forthcoming book Volcanic Firearms by Edmund Lewis and Stephen Rutter. 4-41297 JR79 (9,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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