RARE 2D QUALITY SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL 2ND ISSUE TIP-UP SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.

RARE 2D QUALITY SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL 2ND ISSUE TIP-UP SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. SN 81177. Cal. 22 Short. Blue & silver finish with 3-3/16″ oct keyhole shaped bbl, German silver half moon front sight with 1-line Springfield address and “2D QUALITY” stamped on each side of bbl lug. It has usual 7-shot cyl with patent dates around circumference and is mounted with matching numbered uncheckered rosewood grips. The assembly number “27 appears on right heel of grip frame under the grip, on rear face of bbl lug and front face of cyl. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 4,402 of the approx. 117,000 revolvers of this type that were produced in period 1860-1868 were marked “2D QUALITY”, making this a very rare Smith & Wesson. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including bbl, cyl & grips. Bbl retains traces of orig blue in the most sheltered areas with balance having flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Frame & grip frame retain virtually all of their strong dark oxidized silver plating and cyl retains about 90% glossy orig blue with one scratch & a small area of flaking. Grips are sound with light nicks & scratches and retain about all of their orig varnish. Butt strap and bottom edge of right grip have several light hammer marks. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good rifling and a few spots of pitting. 4-36671 JR29 (2,000-4,000)

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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	2265	$0.00	RARE 2D QUALITY SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL 2ND ISSUE TIP-UP SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. SN 81177. Cal. 22 Short. Blue & silver finish with 3-3/16″ oct keyhole shaped bbl, German silver half moon front sight with 1-line Springfield address and “2D QUALITY” stamped on each side of bbl lug. It has usual 7-shot cyl with patent dates around circumference and is mounted with matching numbered uncheckered rosewood grips. The assembly number “27 appears on right heel of grip frame under the grip, on rear face of bbl lug and front face of cyl. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 4,402 of the approx. 117,000 revolvers of this type that were produced in period 1860-1868 were marked “2D QUALITY”, making this a very rare Smith & Wesson. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including bbl, cyl & grips. Bbl retains traces of orig blue in the most sheltered areas with balance having flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Frame & grip frame retain virtually all of their strong dark oxidized silver plating and cyl retains about 90% glossy orig blue with one scratch & a small area of flaking. Grips are sound with light nicks & scratches and retain about all of their orig varnish. Butt strap and bottom edge of right grip have several light hammer marks. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good rifling and a few spots of pitting. 4-36671 JR29 (2,000-4,000) 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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