SMITH & WESSON GUTTA-PERCHA CASED MODEL #1, SECOND ISSUE REVOLVER.

SMITH & WESSON GUTTA-PERCHA CASED MODEL #1, SECOND ISSUE REVOLVER. SN 28994. Cal. 22. 3/3-16″ bbl, rosewood grips, blue bbl and cylinder with silver plated brass frame. This is a fine Smith & Wesson 22 cal. 2nd issue revolver that retains almost all its orig finish and appears possibly unfired that is retained in a beautiful black Smith & Wesson embossed gutta-percha “Pistol” case. This gun conforms to other second issue pistols in this series with “SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS” on bbl flat and “PATENTED APRIL 3, 1855, JULY 5, 1859 & DECEMBER 18, 1860”. The gun has matching assembly numbers, and the SN is stamped on the inside of the grip. PROVENANCE: Marlan Polhemus Collection. CONDITION: Bbl retains 98% of its orig bright blue finish with small thin scattered scratches. Bore is crisp and shiny, cylinder retains about 70% of its bright blue finish with balance mottled brown/plum with light pitting. Frame retains about 98% of its orig silver plate with light scratching. Hammer retains about 70% case color, though some muted with balance turning silver/gray. Rosewood stocks retain 98% of their orig varnish with only reductions from scuff on right edge on butt. Gun mechanically functions well. Associated case has good black color and excellent details with several small edge chips. Interior of case is soiled and worn. The bbl mounting bracket is missing both ears, which are broken off. Fifteen rimfire cartridges are retained in box. 4-48729 JS84 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	2217	$2,012.50	SMITH & WESSON GUTTA-PERCHA CASED MODEL #1, SECOND ISSUE REVOLVER. SN 28994. Cal. 22. 3/3-16″ bbl, rosewood grips, blue bbl and cylinder with silver plated brass frame. This is a fine Smith & Wesson 22 cal. 2nd issue revolver that retains almost all its orig finish and appears possibly unfired that is retained in a beautiful black Smith & Wesson embossed gutta-percha “Pistol” case. This gun conforms to other second issue pistols in this series with “SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS” on bbl flat and “PATENTED APRIL 3, 1855, JULY 5, 1859 & DECEMBER 18, 1860”. The gun has matching assembly numbers, and the SN is stamped on the inside of the grip. PROVENANCE: Marlan Polhemus Collection. CONDITION: Bbl retains 98% of its orig bright blue finish with small thin scattered scratches. Bore is crisp and shiny, cylinder retains about 70% of its bright blue finish with balance mottled brown/plum with light pitting. Frame retains about 98% of its orig silver plate with light scratching. Hammer retains about 70% case color, though some muted with balance turning silver/gray. Rosewood stocks retain 98% of their orig varnish with only reductions from scuff on right edge on butt. Gun mechanically functions well. Associated case has good black color and excellent details with several small edge chips. Interior of case is soiled and worn. The bbl mounting bracket is missing both ears, which are broken off. Fifteen rimfire cartridges are retained in box. 4-48729 JS84 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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