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2347
$2,875.00

LOT OF TWO CIVIL WAR ERA SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY REVOLVERS. SN 173, 18864. The first of these guns is engraved to a Capt. D. Daily and is a very early production with 2-pin frame gun being serial number “173”. Patent dates appearing on cylinder are only 1850 and 1860. This is a very nice gun overall with traces of finish on frame and on bbl, especially in protected areas. Serial and assembly numbers match throughout including “173” being stamped inside of stocks. This gun has a 5″ bbl. The second gun with 6″ bbl is serial numbered “18864”, is engraved in Nimschke style and has ivory stocks. Both guns are nice, tight and fully functioning examples. CONDITION: Serial number 173 is very good overall. Metal is gray/brown and smooth with 10%+ original finish. Frame has numerous small scratches and areas of pinprick pitting. Left stock has a glued crack repair and right stock has crack repair and 1/2″ chip in toe. Markings including patent information on cylinder are all crisp and easily read. Serial number 18864 is gray overall with scattered areas of pitting. Markings and engraving are all easily discerned. 8-76296, 8-76298 JS49 (3,000-5,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011
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