SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY SPUR TRIGGER TIP-UP REVOLVER.

SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY SPUR TRIGGER TIP-UP REVOLVER. SN 19630. Cal. 32 RF. Civil War era No. 2 Army, blue finish with 6″ ribbed oct bbl that has half moon German silver front sight blade and rear sight in the cyl latch. Mounted with 2-pc uncheckered rosewood grips numbered to this revolver. Cylinder is unfluted with six chambers and patent dates around the circumference. Left side of butt strap, under the grip, has the assembly number “556” which number is also found on rear face of bbl lug and front face of cylinder. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were a total of 77,155 of these revolvers produced in the period 1861-1874. They were extremely popular throughout the Civil War with their self-contained cartridges. After the Civil War they remained very popular until the advent of the more powerful centerfire cartridges. They saw extended service on the frontier after the Civil War and are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: About very good, all matching including cyl & grips. Overall retains 30-35% orig blue, strong in sheltered areas, flaked to a blue/brown patina elsewhere. Grips are fine showing moderate edge wear with a few minor nicks & scratches and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-42508 JR135 (1,250-1,750)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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	2264	$690.00	SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY SPUR TRIGGER TIP-UP REVOLVER. SN 19630. Cal. 32 RF. Civil War era No. 2 Army, blue finish with 6″ ribbed oct bbl that has half moon German silver front sight blade and rear sight in the cyl latch. Mounted with 2-pc uncheckered rosewood grips numbered to this revolver. Cylinder is unfluted with six chambers and patent dates around the circumference. Left side of butt strap, under the grip, has the assembly number “556” which number is also found on rear face of bbl lug and front face of cylinder. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were a total of 77,155 of these revolvers produced in the period 1861-1874. They were extremely popular throughout the Civil War with their self-contained cartridges. After the Civil War they remained very popular until the advent of the more powerful centerfire cartridges. They saw extended service on the frontier after the Civil War and are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: About very good, all matching including cyl & grips. Overall retains 30-35% orig blue, strong in sheltered areas, flaked to a blue/brown patina elsewhere. Grips are fine showing moderate edge wear with a few minor nicks & scratches and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-42508 JR135 (1,250-1,750) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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