ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL 3RD ISSUE REVOLVER.

ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL 3RD ISSUE REVOLVER. Cal 22 Short. SN 99536. Very nicely factory engraved little revolver with 3-3/16” keyhole bbl and pearl grips. Bbl is engraved in geometric patterns with a long oval on each side, a starburst on each side of the ejector rod housing and wavy outline around the bbl address. Receiver is engraved with full coverage on both sides of foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. The hinge flat on top is engraved in a starburst pattern and the backstrap with a starburst and intertwining lines. Cylinder, hammer, trigger and ejector pin are all factory gold plated with the balance nickel plated. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains most of its original nickel finish and the receiver 60-70% nickel finish mixed with clean metal finish. Gold plated pieces retain most of their original plating with some losses and light pitting on the cylinder. Grips are fine and bright with good fire and a hairline on the left side. Bright shiny bore with a few spots of scattered pitting. 4-50386 JR404 (1,500-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	563	$1,150.00	ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL 3RD ISSUE REVOLVER. Cal 22 Short. SN 99536. Very nicely factory engraved little revolver with 3-3/16” keyhole bbl and pearl grips. Bbl is engraved in geometric patterns with a long oval on each side, a starburst on each side of the ejector rod housing and wavy outline around the bbl address. Receiver is engraved with full coverage on both sides of foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. The hinge flat on top is engraved in a starburst pattern and the backstrap with a starburst and intertwining lines. Cylinder, hammer, trigger and ejector pin are all factory gold plated with the balance nickel plated. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains most of its original nickel finish and the receiver 60-70% nickel finish mixed with clean metal finish. Gold plated pieces retain most of their original plating with some losses and light pitting on the cylinder. Grips are fine and bright with good fire and a hairline on the left side. Bright shiny bore with a few spots of scattered pitting. 4-50386 JR404 (1,500-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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