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

RARE SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 LARGE FRAME VOLCANIC PISTOL. SN 112. 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 / PATENT / CAST-STEEL” address in an arch over parallel lines. Magazine follower has a rnd knob with screw slot instead of usual thumb tab. 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 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 has 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. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain a smooth medium, original finish brown patina with thin but legible address. Frame, sideplates & grip frame are a cleaned gray metal patina. Grips are sound with a chip in left edge showing moderate wear with light nicks & scratches and retain most of their old worn finish. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 4-41230 JR80 (20,000-30,000)

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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	2002	$23,000.00	RARE SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 LARGE FRAME VOLCANIC PISTOL. SN 112. 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 / PATENT / CAST-STEEL” address in an arch over parallel lines. Magazine follower has a rnd knob with screw slot instead of usual thumb tab. 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 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 has 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. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain a smooth medium, original finish brown patina with thin but legible address. Frame, sideplates & grip frame are a cleaned gray metal patina. Grips are sound with a chip in left edge showing moderate wear with light nicks & scratches and retain most of their old worn finish. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 4-41230 JR80 (20,000-30,000) 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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