RARE & UNUSUAL CASED PAIR OF SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY REVOLVERS.

RARE & UNUSUAL CASED PAIR OF SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY REVOLVERS. SN 14141 & 14341. Cal. 32 RF. Both revolvers are identical with blue finish, 6″ bbls that have a rib and German silver half moon front sight. Both have unfluted 6-shot cyls with patent dates around the circumference and 3-pin top straps. Both are mounted with smooth 2-pc rosewood grips numbered to the individual revolvers. Both revolvers have assembly numbers on left side of heel under the grip with matching numbers on rear faces of the bbl lugs and front faces of the cyls around the spindles. Accompanied by an extremely rare & most unusual rosewood veneer casing that measures 14-1/4″ long x 5-3/4″ wide x 3-3/8″ deep. Inside lid is lined with padded purple watered silk with a gold embossed logo of the Stanley Tool Co. of London, England. The bottom of the case has a removable tray that is purple velvet lined and contains about seventeen different implements relating to the drafting trade, most of which are brass & steel, some with ivory handles. Removing the tray exposes the bottom section which is compartmented for the two revolvers with two empty corner compartments and a slot for a cleaning rod. Centrally located is a cartridge block containing twelve copper cased 32 Long RF cartridges. Also accompanying is a very early nickeled brass match box with scenes from the Gettysburg Battlefield which contains a partial block of orig “Lucifer” matches. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) SN 14341. Fine plus, all matching including grips. Overall retains 60-70% flaked orig blue with sharp edge & muzzle wear with the flaked areas a medium patina. Front strap & back strap are a gray metal patina. Hammer retains strong case colors. Cylinder retains about 90% strong orig blue. There is a small gouge on left edge of the bbl lug and the hinge screw is battered. Left grip has a repaired stress fracture that is barely noticeable from the outside. Grips show moderate wear and retain most of their orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. SN 14141. Very good to fine, all matching including grips. Bbl retains blue in the rib gullet and in sheltered areas on the bottom flat and around ejector pin with the balance a plum blue/brown patina. Frame retains about 50% thin orig blue with balance a medium brown patina. Cylinder retains about 85% thinning orig blue. Left grip has a few light dings and both grips show light to moderate wear and retain most of their orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. Case has some water damage on right end and is missing a sliver of veneer on right front corner. Interior is fine with light to moderate soil. 4-41404 JR158 (4,000-6,000)

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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	2341	$4,025.00	RARE & UNUSUAL CASED PAIR OF SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY REVOLVERS. SN 14141 & 14341. Cal. 32 RF. Both revolvers are identical with blue finish, 6″ bbls that have a rib and German silver half moon front sight. Both have unfluted 6-shot cyls with patent dates around the circumference and 3-pin top straps. Both are mounted with smooth 2-pc rosewood grips numbered to the individual revolvers. Both revolvers have assembly numbers on left side of heel under the grip with matching numbers on rear faces of the bbl lugs and front faces of the cyls around the spindles. Accompanied by an extremely rare & most unusual rosewood veneer casing that measures 14-1/4″ long x 5-3/4″ wide x 3-3/8″ deep. Inside lid is lined with padded purple watered silk with a gold embossed logo of the Stanley Tool Co. of London, England. The bottom of the case has a removable tray that is purple velvet lined and contains about seventeen different implements relating to the drafting trade, most of which are brass & steel, some with ivory handles. Removing the tray exposes the bottom section which is compartmented for the two revolvers with two empty corner compartments and a slot for a cleaning rod. Centrally located is a cartridge block containing twelve copper cased 32 Long RF cartridges. Also accompanying is a very early nickeled brass match box with scenes from the Gettysburg Battlefield which contains a partial block of orig “Lucifer” matches. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) SN 14341. Fine plus, all matching including grips. Overall retains 60-70% flaked orig blue with sharp edge & muzzle wear with the flaked areas a medium patina. Front strap & back strap are a gray metal patina. Hammer retains strong case colors. Cylinder retains about 90% strong orig blue. There is a small gouge on left edge of the bbl lug and the hinge screw is battered. Left grip has a repaired stress fracture that is barely noticeable from the outside. Grips show moderate wear and retain most of their orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. SN 14141. Very good to fine, all matching including grips. Bbl retains blue in the rib gullet and in sheltered areas on the bottom flat and around ejector pin with the balance a plum blue/brown patina. Frame retains about 50% thin orig blue with balance a medium brown patina. Cylinder retains about 85% thinning orig blue. Left grip has a few light dings and both grips show light to moderate wear and retain most of their orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. Case has some water damage on right end and is missing a sliver of veneer on right front corner. Interior is fine with light to moderate soil. 4-41404 JR158 (4,000-6,000) 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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