RARE CASED GUSTAVE YOUNG ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY REVOLVER.

RARE CASED GUSTAVE YOUNG ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY REVOLVER. SN 17309. Cal. 32 RF. Usual configuration with 6″ oct bbl that has rib & slightly altered German silver half moon front sight. Mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips. Revolver is engraved in Mr. Young’s deluxe intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with one scroll on left side of the frame terminating in a dog’s head and another on the right side terminating in a flower blossom. Frame has full coverage engraving on the sides with the engraving patterns extending over both sides of the bbl lug with Mr. Young’s arrow patterns on the side flats. Back strap & butt strap are engraved to match. Cylinder is engraved around the full circumference with diamond & dot and foliate arabesque patterns. There is a dash & dot border around the front & rear edges of the cylinder. Cylinder has a brass spacer around the spindle. Hinge is very loose although when latched it is quite secure. Accompanied by a fine mahogany casing with empty brass shield in the lid. Interior is dark blue velvet lined and compartmented in the bottom for the revolver with bbl rest and hammer rest. Another compartment contains a scarce orange label partial box of Union Metallic 32 rimfire cartridges with about 34 cartridges. Another compartment contains seven loose cartridges and another compartment contains a pewter oil bottle and a small modern turn screw. A slot in the bottom rear of the case contains a brass & wood cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fair to good. No orig finish remains being a smooth even gray metal patina with some tightening marks around the hinge. Grips are sound and fit perfectly, probably orig to this pistol. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. Case is extremely fine with a few minor nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig varnish. Interior is lightly faded & soiled. Cartridge box has worn edges and a couple of broken corners with a piece of tape on each side. Other accessories & ammo are fine. 4-41384 JR162 (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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	2342	$4,025.00	RARE CASED GUSTAVE YOUNG ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY REVOLVER. SN 17309. Cal. 32 RF. Usual configuration with 6″ oct bbl that has rib & slightly altered German silver half moon front sight. Mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips. Revolver is engraved in Mr. Young’s deluxe intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with one scroll on left side of the frame terminating in a dog’s head and another on the right side terminating in a flower blossom. Frame has full coverage engraving on the sides with the engraving patterns extending over both sides of the bbl lug with Mr. Young’s arrow patterns on the side flats. Back strap & butt strap are engraved to match. Cylinder is engraved around the full circumference with diamond & dot and foliate arabesque patterns. There is a dash & dot border around the front & rear edges of the cylinder. Cylinder has a brass spacer around the spindle. Hinge is very loose although when latched it is quite secure. Accompanied by a fine mahogany casing with empty brass shield in the lid. Interior is dark blue velvet lined and compartmented in the bottom for the revolver with bbl rest and hammer rest. Another compartment contains a scarce orange label partial box of Union Metallic 32 rimfire cartridges with about 34 cartridges. Another compartment contains seven loose cartridges and another compartment contains a pewter oil bottle and a small modern turn screw. A slot in the bottom rear of the case contains a brass & wood cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fair to good. No orig finish remains being a smooth even gray metal patina with some tightening marks around the hinge. Grips are sound and fit perfectly, probably orig to this pistol. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. Case is extremely fine with a few minor nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig varnish. Interior is lightly faded & soiled. Cartridge box has worn edges and a couple of broken corners with a piece of tape on each side. Other accessories & ammo are fine. 4-41384 JR162 (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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