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*SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL HAND EJECTOR NAVY DA REVOLVER. SN 5930 & Navy SN 928. Cal. 38 Spcl. Usual configuration with 6” bbl, integral half moon front sight with usual markings. It has diamond checkered 2-pc walnut grips and is marked on butt “U.S.N / ANCHOR / 38 DA / NO / 928” with “C.A.B.” inspector initials. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter identifying this revolver as having been shipped Sept. 29, 1900 to the U.S. Navy at Brooklyn, NY (probably Brooklyn Navy Yard). Also accompanied by a rare orig flap holster with large brass snap and “USN” in an oval on flap. Back of holster has a belt loop with three iron rivets. Also accompanying is an orig, period, 46” Navy sword & pistol belt with brass 2-pc buckle & sword straps along with an original cartridge and speedloader case with wooden insert cut for six cartridges and two circular loading devices. Case has two belt loops and “USN” in an oval on the flap. CONDITION: About good. Overall retains 15-20% orig blue with balance a cleaned gray metal patina with a few scattered spots of light rust. Grips show moderate to heavy wear with a dark oil patina. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. Holster shows heavy wear and is solft & supple. Belt and case have a moderately wrinkled surface but appears to be completely sound. 4-31214 JR619 (3,500-6,500)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007
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