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2401
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$2,875.00
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SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1 FIRST ISSUE 6TH TYPE SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. SN 6581. Cal. 22 Short. Blue & silver finish with 3-1/4″ keyhole bbl, German silver front sight & silver plated brass frame with square butt, smooth rosewood grips. Cylinder is unfluted with patent dates around perimeter. Although in excess of 11,000 of these revolvers were produced, few remain in orig unaltered condition such as this one. PROVENANCE: Wm. J. (Bill) Maier Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, bbl retains about 80% strong orig blue flaked on side flats, strong in sheltered areas. Cylinder retains about 30% thin orig blue. Frame retains 85-90% orig silver plating & grips are sound showing light wear & retain about 80% orig varnish. Hammer spur screw is replaced with a pin, otherwise mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. A good tight first model. 4-35094 JR319 (2,500-4,500)
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. |