SCARCE SMITH & WESSON OLD MODEL 1-1/2 SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.

SCARCE SMITH & WESSON OLD MODEL 1-1/2 SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. SN 19304. Cal. 32 RF. Blue finish with rare 4″ keyhole bbl, German silver front sight with square butt matching numbered rosewood grips. Assembly number “R7” was found on left side of grip frame under grip & was observed on face of cylinder & inside rear face of bbl lug. Bbl address also includes the “1865” patent date. This is Smith & Wesson’s first departure from the successful Model #1 22 caliber & is essentially just a scaled up version of that little revolver. They were quite successful with 26,300 being made in period 1865-1868, less than 10% of which were mfd. with 4” bbls. PROVENANCE: Wm. J. (Bill) Maier Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 70% orig glossy blue, strong on left side & in sheltered areas. Right side flat of bbl & bbl lug are mostly a blue/gray patina having flaked to that condition. Grip frame has candy striping with mixed blue & blue/gray patina. Cylinder retains about 60% thin orig blue. Grips are sound showing moderate wear and retain traces of orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-35096 JR320 (1,500-2,500)

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
	2395	$1,035.00	SCARCE SMITH & WESSON OLD MODEL 1-1/2 SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. SN 19304. Cal. 32 RF. Blue finish with rare 4″ keyhole bbl, German silver front sight with square butt matching numbered rosewood grips. Assembly number “R7” was found on left side of grip frame under grip & was observed on face of cylinder & inside rear face of bbl lug. Bbl address also includes the “1865” patent date. This is Smith & Wesson’s first departure from the successful Model #1 22 caliber & is essentially just a scaled up version of that little revolver. They were quite successful with 26,300 being made in period 1865-1868, less than 10% of which were mfd. with 4” bbls. PROVENANCE: Wm. J. (Bill) Maier Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 70% orig glossy blue, strong on left side & in sheltered areas. Right side flat of bbl & bbl lug are mostly a blue/gray patina having flaked to that condition. Grip frame has candy striping with mixed blue & blue/gray patina. Cylinder retains about 60% thin orig blue. Grips are sound showing moderate wear and retain traces of orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-35096 JR320 (1,500-2,500) 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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