RARE GUSTAV YOUNG ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1-1/2 SECOND ISSUE SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.

RARE GUSTAV YOUNG ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1-1/2 SECOND ISSUE SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. SN 49391. Cal. 32 RF. Spectacular Gustav Young factory engraved with nickel finish, 3-1/2″ keyhole shaped bbl, half moon front sight with spur trigger & beautiful smooth pearl grips numbered “120454”. This revolver has Young’s deluxe full coverage engraving consisting of fine foliate arabesque scrolls with shaded background. Cylinder is engraved to match with chip & dot border at rear edge. Top strap is engraved with feather patterns. Although this model revolver was manufactured in fairly large quantities, extremely few were engraved & of those very few had the Gustav Young deluxe coverage. PROVENANCE: Wm. J. (Bill) Maier Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grips as previously noted. Frame & bbl retain 97-98% strong orig factory nickel finish with only faint muzzle edge wear & some losses near the forcing cone. Cylinder retains about 50% orig nickel with balance cleaned metal patina with fine pin prick pitting. Grips are sound showing great fire & color. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with scattered light pitting. A scarce deluxe engraved Smith & Wesson. 4-35098 JR326 (5,000-7,000)

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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	2398	$3,162.50	RARE GUSTAV YOUNG ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1-1/2 SECOND ISSUE SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. SN 49391. Cal. 32 RF. Spectacular Gustav Young factory engraved with nickel finish, 3-1/2″ keyhole shaped bbl, half moon front sight with spur trigger & beautiful smooth pearl grips numbered “120454”. This revolver has Young’s deluxe full coverage engraving consisting of fine foliate arabesque scrolls with shaded background. Cylinder is engraved to match with chip & dot border at rear edge. Top strap is engraved with feather patterns. Although this model revolver was manufactured in fairly large quantities, extremely few were engraved & of those very few had the Gustav Young deluxe coverage. PROVENANCE: Wm. J. (Bill) Maier Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grips as previously noted. Frame & bbl retain 97-98% strong orig factory nickel finish with only faint muzzle edge wear & some losses near the forcing cone. Cylinder retains about 50% orig nickel with balance cleaned metal patina with fine pin prick pitting. Grips are sound showing great fire & color. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with scattered light pitting. A scarce deluxe engraved Smith & Wesson. 4-35098 JR326 (5,000-7,000) 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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