VERY RARE SMITH & WESSON NO. 1 SMALL FRAME VOLCANIC PISTOL.

Revised: 3/14/2009

Additional Information: Serial Number is 25, which is not mentioned in the description, but actually a low and desirable number.

VERY RARE SMITH & WESSON NO. 1 SMALL FRAME VOLCANIC PISTOL. Cal. 31. All steel construction w/4″ oct to rnd bbl that has ribbed integral magazine tube. It has pinched post front sight w/a fixed rear sight in the top flat of the frame. Top flat of the bbl is marked “SMITH & WESSON / NORWICH, CT.” and the left side flat is marked “PATENT / FEB. 14, 1854”. It is mounted w/2-pc, bag-shaped smooth rosewood grips, numbered to this pistol. Serial Number is found on the left side of the butt strap under the grip, inside both grips, and on the exposed part of the carrier in the slot in the bottom of the frame. Right side of the lever is marked with a large “F”. No further disassembly was attempted to determine additional matching parts. Frame, back strap and back edge of the hammer are very nicely engraved in foliate, arabesque patterns. According to Flyaderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearmsonly abut 1,200 of these rare pistols were produced in the period 1854-55. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory historian letter identifying this pistol as having been manufactured in 1854 and sold through the J. Dixon & Co., New York City, NY, who was, at that time, Smith & Wesson’s sole agent. Letter states that this pistol was in 31 caliber with small frame & blue finish. Previously examined specimens have all shown hard use and wear w/little or no remaining orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 50-60% thin orig factory brown finish, stronger and darker on the swivel end. Frame retains traces of orig blue in the most sheltered areas being mostly a flaked, not worn, gray metal color. Hammer retains dark case colors. Lever retains traces of orig blue. Grips are sound showing light wear and retain most of their orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. This is certainly one of the finer S&W #1 volcanic pistols to be found today. 4-38039 JR261 (22,500-32,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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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	2236	$23,000.00	Revised: 3/14/2009 Additional Information: Serial Number is 25, which is not mentioned in the description, but actually a low and desirable number. VERY RARE SMITH & WESSON NO. 1 SMALL FRAME VOLCANIC PISTOL. Cal. 31. All steel construction w/4″ oct to rnd bbl that has ribbed integral magazine tube. It has pinched post front sight w/a fixed rear sight in the top flat of the frame. Top flat of the bbl is marked “SMITH & WESSON / NORWICH, CT.” and the left side flat is marked “PATENT / FEB. 14, 1854”. It is mounted w/2-pc, bag-shaped smooth rosewood grips, numbered to this pistol. Serial Number is found on the left side of the butt strap under the grip, inside both grips, and on the exposed part of the carrier in the slot in the bottom of the frame. Right side of the lever is marked with a large “F”. No further disassembly was attempted to determine additional matching parts. Frame, back strap and back edge of the hammer are very nicely engraved in foliate, arabesque patterns. According to Flyaderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearmsonly abut 1,200 of these rare pistols were produced in the period 1854-55. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory historian letter identifying this pistol as having been manufactured in 1854 and sold through the J. Dixon & Co., New York City, NY, who was, at that time, Smith & Wesson’s sole agent. Letter states that this pistol was in 31 caliber with small frame & blue finish. Previously examined specimens have all shown hard use and wear w/little or no remaining orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 50-60% thin orig factory brown finish, stronger and darker on the swivel end. Frame retains traces of orig blue in the most sheltered areas being mostly a flaked, not worn, gray metal color. Hammer retains dark case colors. Lever retains traces of orig blue. Grips are sound showing light wear and retain most of their orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. This is certainly one of the finer S&W #1 volcanic pistols to be found today. 4-38039 JR261 (22,500-32,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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