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

CASED SMITH & WESSON MODEL #1, SECOND ISSUE REVOLVER. SN 56357. Cal. 22. This is a very fine example of a Smith & Wesson Model #1 22 cal. 2nd issue revolver that retains most of its orig finish and is beautifully cased in a varnished walnut box. This gun conforms to other standard Smith & Wesson Civil war era pistols of this model. The gun has matching assembly numbers, and the SN is stamped on the inside of the grip. PROVENANCE: Marlan Polhemus Collection. CONDITION: Bbl retains about 60% of its bright blue finish with remainder silver/brown. Cylinder retains traces of bright blue finish with balance brown/silver. Bbl and cylinder markings are crisp and easily discerned. Frame retains about 98% of its silver finish with only reduction on backstrap where there are many small scratches possibly an attempt at crude initials. Rosewood grips are sound, well fitted and retain 98% of their orig varnish. Walnut casing is overall sound, solid and in fine condition with one age crack in lid and soiling to red velvet inside. Case retains about 25 rim-fire cartridges. 4-48730 JS86 (3,000-5,000)

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
	2218	$0.00	CASED SMITH & WESSON MODEL #1, SECOND ISSUE REVOLVER. SN 56357. Cal. 22. This is a very fine example of a Smith & Wesson Model #1 22 cal. 2nd issue revolver that retains most of its orig finish and is beautifully cased in a varnished walnut box. This gun conforms to other standard Smith & Wesson Civil war era pistols of this model. The gun has matching assembly numbers, and the SN is stamped on the inside of the grip. PROVENANCE: Marlan Polhemus Collection. CONDITION: Bbl retains about 60% of its bright blue finish with remainder silver/brown. Cylinder retains traces of bright blue finish with balance brown/silver. Bbl and cylinder markings are crisp and easily discerned. Frame retains about 98% of its silver finish with only reduction on backstrap where there are many small scratches possibly an attempt at crude initials. Rosewood grips are sound, well fitted and retain 98% of their orig varnish. Walnut casing is overall sound, solid and in fine condition with one age crack in lid and soiling to red velvet inside. Case retains about 25 rim-fire cartridges. 4-48730 JS86 (3,000-5,000) 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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