SCARCE ENGRAVED COMMERCIAL SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL RUSSIAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SCARCE ENGRAVED COMMERCIAL SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL RUSSIAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 14606. Cal. 44 Russian. Nickel finish with 8″ ribbed keyhole shape bbl, pinned half moon front sight with 1-line address that ends in “RUSSIAN MODEL”. Mounted with smooth 2-pc ivory grips which have the SN “11177” inside left grip which is also partially visible inside right grip. Right heel of grip frame, under the grip, has the assembly number “G273” which number is also found on rear face of cyl, rear face of bbl and bbl latch. Revolver is beautifully engraved, probably by master engraver, L.D. Nimschke in bold, flowing foliate arabesque patterns with full coverage on the frame and top strap. Matching patterns extend up both sides of the bbl and ejector housing with matching patterns on each side at the muzzle. Top of backstrap is engraved to match with matching patterns on the lands between the flutes of cyl. All engraving has a beautifully stippled background. Buttstrap has the standard screw-plugged swivel hole. This appears to be one of only 4,665 commercial revolvers of this model produced in the period 1871-1874. Extremely few of those were engraved and few of those survive today. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & frame retain about all of their strong orig nickel with some slight thinning around the muzzle and a flaked spot on bottom of bbl; cyl retains strong orig nickel in the flutes with about 50% nickel on outer diameter; front strap & buttstrap retain strong, bright orig nickel while the buttstrap is a faded gray patina; hammer retains faded case colors while the trigger guard has turned silver. Grips are sound with a few minor age lines in the butt edges and retain a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with some light orange peel pitting. 4-46294 JR203 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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	2219	$14,375.00	SCARCE ENGRAVED COMMERCIAL SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL RUSSIAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 14606. Cal. 44 Russian. Nickel finish with 8″ ribbed keyhole shape bbl, pinned half moon front sight with 1-line address that ends in “RUSSIAN MODEL”. Mounted with smooth 2-pc ivory grips which have the SN “11177” inside left grip which is also partially visible inside right grip. Right heel of grip frame, under the grip, has the assembly number “G273” which number is also found on rear face of cyl, rear face of bbl and bbl latch. Revolver is beautifully engraved, probably by master engraver, L.D. Nimschke in bold, flowing foliate arabesque patterns with full coverage on the frame and top strap. Matching patterns extend up both sides of the bbl and ejector housing with matching patterns on each side at the muzzle. Top of backstrap is engraved to match with matching patterns on the lands between the flutes of cyl. All engraving has a beautifully stippled background. Buttstrap has the standard screw-plugged swivel hole. This appears to be one of only 4,665 commercial revolvers of this model produced in the period 1871-1874. Extremely few of those were engraved and few of those survive today. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & frame retain about all of their strong orig nickel with some slight thinning around the muzzle and a flaked spot on bottom of bbl; cyl retains strong orig nickel in the flutes with about 50% nickel on outer diameter; front strap & buttstrap retain strong, bright orig nickel while the buttstrap is a faded gray patina; hammer retains faded case colors while the trigger guard has turned silver. Grips are sound with a few minor age lines in the butt edges and retain a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with some light orange peel pitting. 4-46294 JR203 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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