SCARCE CASED INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL 2ND ISSUE SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.

SCARCE CASED INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL 2ND ISSUE SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. SN 19683. Cal. 22 Short. Blue & silver finish with 3-3/16″ oct ribbed bbl with half moon German silver front sight, on a silver plated brass frame with 7-shot unfluted cylinder. Mounted with rare 2-pc checkered ivory grips with an empty inscription panel on left side. Butt strap is engraved in period script “H.W.W. / SS”. Left side of front strap under the grip is marked with the assembly number “C9”. Rear face of bbl lug and front face of cyl around the spindle are marked with the assembly number “G55” indicating that the bbl & cyl are probably replacements although they fit & function perfectly. Accompanied by a scarce orig Smith & Wesson Gutta Percha casing with the 1st model 1st issue spur trigger revolver embossed on the lid along with usual Smith & Wesson information. Case is burgundy velvet lined with pressed decorations in the lid lining and a bbl rest in the bottom with the small frame rest missing. The Gutta Percha cartridge block contains 56 non-head stamped copper case cartridges and a twisted wire bristle brush. Altogether this is a rare and desirable combination. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 60-70% glossy orig blue, flaked on sides of bbl lug, not worn, to a medium patina. Cylinder retains about 80% thinning orig blue. Frame retains 95-96% strong orig silver plating. Grips have a chipped left heel with a few age lines and retain a fine mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. Case has a few minor repairs and some lightly chipped edges but is basically sound. Interior of the lid is lightly faded with an impression from the revolver cyl and edge of the grip with a couple of minor short tears from repairs. Bottom of the interior is heavily faded and missing the small frame rest. Cartridge block is intact and ammunition is moderately oxidized. A fine set. 4-41460 JR156 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2338	$2,875.00	SCARCE CASED INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL 2ND ISSUE SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. SN 19683. Cal. 22 Short. Blue & silver finish with 3-3/16″ oct ribbed bbl with half moon German silver front sight, on a silver plated brass frame with 7-shot unfluted cylinder. Mounted with rare 2-pc checkered ivory grips with an empty inscription panel on left side. Butt strap is engraved in period script “H.W.W. / SS”. Left side of front strap under the grip is marked with the assembly number “C9”. Rear face of bbl lug and front face of cyl around the spindle are marked with the assembly number “G55” indicating that the bbl & cyl are probably replacements although they fit & function perfectly. Accompanied by a scarce orig Smith & Wesson Gutta Percha casing with the 1st model 1st issue spur trigger revolver embossed on the lid along with usual Smith & Wesson information. Case is burgundy velvet lined with pressed decorations in the lid lining and a bbl rest in the bottom with the small frame rest missing. The Gutta Percha cartridge block contains 56 non-head stamped copper case cartridges and a twisted wire bristle brush. Altogether this is a rare and desirable combination. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 60-70% glossy orig blue, flaked on sides of bbl lug, not worn, to a medium patina. Cylinder retains about 80% thinning orig blue. Frame retains 95-96% strong orig silver plating. Grips have a chipped left heel with a few age lines and retain a fine mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. Case has a few minor repairs and some lightly chipped edges but is basically sound. Interior of the lid is lightly faded with an impression from the revolver cyl and edge of the grip with a couple of minor short tears from repairs. Bottom of the interior is heavily faded and missing the small frame rest. Cartridge block is intact and ammunition is moderately oxidized. A fine set. 4-41460 JR156 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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