EXTREMELY RARE SMITH & WESSON TRANSITION 1ST MODEL AMERICAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

EXTREMELY RARE SMITH & WESSON TRANSITION 1ST MODEL AMERICAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 7129. Cal. 44 American. Blue finish w/8″ keyhole bbl,pinned half moon German silver front sight with fixed rear sight and matching numbered smooth walnut grips. The Transition Model utilizes the straight-frame of the first model, and the hammer and bbl latch of the 2nd Model’s, the hammer having a slot near top which catches a projection from rear of bbl latch. Only about 500 of these rare revolvers were made in serial range 6,800-8,000 and are seldom ever encountered. All parts bear full serial numbers rather than the normal assembly numbers. Numbers are found on bbl, cylinder, bbl latch & frame. PROVENANCE: Wm. J. (Bill) Maier Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains 70-75% orig blue, thin on bbl, stronger on frame. Cylinder has blue in flutes with outer diameter a gray metal patina. Grips are sound with a very few minor nicks & a repaired left toe & retain a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with fine pitting toward cylinder end. 4-35093 JR318 (7,500-12,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2382	$3,450.00	EXTREMELY RARE SMITH & WESSON TRANSITION 1ST MODEL AMERICAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 7129. Cal. 44 American. Blue finish w/8″ keyhole bbl,pinned half moon German silver front sight with fixed rear sight and matching numbered smooth walnut grips. The Transition Model utilizes the straight-frame of the first model, and the hammer and bbl latch of the 2nd Model’s, the hammer having a slot near top which catches a projection from rear of bbl latch. Only about 500 of these rare revolvers were made in serial range 6,800-8,000 and are seldom ever encountered. All parts bear full serial numbers rather than the normal assembly numbers. Numbers are found on bbl, cylinder, bbl latch & frame. PROVENANCE: Wm. J. (Bill) Maier Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains 70-75% orig blue, thin on bbl, stronger on frame. Cylinder has blue in flutes with outer diameter a gray metal patina. Grips are sound with a very few minor nicks & a repaired left toe & retain a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with fine pitting toward cylinder end. 4-35093 JR318 (7,500-12,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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