RARE SHORT BARREL SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1 THIRD ISSUE SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.

RARE SHORT BARREL SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1 THIRD ISSUE SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. SN 76710. Cal. 22 Short. Nickel finish with rare 2-11/16″ keyhole shaped bbl with half moon front sight & address on left side instead of on rib. It has 7-shot cylinder & smooth ivory birdhead grips. This model of this issue of the Model 1 was made in large quantities although few were made in this short bbl version. PROVENANCE: Wm. J. (Bill) Maier Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall bbl & frame retain 97-98% strong orig factory nickel with only slight muzzle edge wear & some screwdriver marks around hinge area. Cylinder retains orig nickel in flutes with outer diameter a cleaned metal color with fine pitting. Grips have a few age lines around escutcheons & retain a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore, dark in grooves. 4-35100 JR322 (2,000-3,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2404	$690.00	RARE SHORT BARREL SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1 THIRD ISSUE SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. SN 76710. Cal. 22 Short. Nickel finish with rare 2-11/16″ keyhole shaped bbl with half moon front sight & address on left side instead of on rib. It has 7-shot cylinder & smooth ivory birdhead grips. This model of this issue of the Model 1 was made in large quantities although few were made in this short bbl version. PROVENANCE: Wm. J. (Bill) Maier Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall bbl & frame retain 97-98% strong orig factory nickel with only slight muzzle edge wear & some screwdriver marks around hinge area. Cylinder retains orig nickel in flutes with outer diameter a cleaned metal color with fine pitting. Grips have a few age lines around escutcheons & retain a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore, dark in grooves. 4-35100 JR322 (2,000-3,000) 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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