ENGRAVED INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL 2ND ISSUE REVOLVER.

ENGRAVED INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL 2ND ISSUE REVOLVER. Cal. 22 Short. SN 72939. Fine little revolver, with 3-1/4” oct bbl, gold washed, silver plated brass frame with pearl grips. The frame and side flats of the bbl are beautifully engraved in New York style foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. The top flat has simple line engraving. The back strap is period engraved “N and C” (Inscription is not clear and could be something else.) Accompanied by an original Smith & Wesson gutta percha case with purple velvet lining and cartridge block containing several early cartridges. The top of the lid has the usual Smith & Wesson information plus a likeness of a first model revolver. The cylinder is matching engraved over the patent dates. CONDITION: Very fine. All matching except the grips which are unnumbered. Bbl retains traces of original blue with the balance flaked to a silvery patina. Frame & cylinder retain traces of gold wash with most of the base coat silver intact. There is some brass showing through on the grip frame. Cylinder is mostly bare metal. Mechanics are crisp & tight with a bright shiny bore. Case is sound with no discernable breaks having faded bottom lining while the top lining retains most of its wine color. 4-50967 JR727 (4,000-5,000)

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
	691	$4,887.00	ENGRAVED INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL 2ND ISSUE REVOLVER. Cal. 22 Short. SN 72939. Fine little revolver, with 3-1/4” oct bbl, gold washed, silver plated brass frame with pearl grips. The frame and side flats of the bbl are beautifully engraved in New York style foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. The top flat has simple line engraving. The back strap is period engraved “N and C” (Inscription is not clear and could be something else.) Accompanied by an original Smith & Wesson gutta percha case with purple velvet lining and cartridge block containing several early cartridges. The top of the lid has the usual Smith & Wesson information plus a likeness of a first model revolver. The cylinder is matching engraved over the patent dates. CONDITION: Very fine. All matching except the grips which are unnumbered. Bbl retains traces of original blue with the balance flaked to a silvery patina. Frame & cylinder retain traces of gold wash with most of the base coat silver intact. There is some brass showing through on the grip frame. Cylinder is mostly bare metal. Mechanics are crisp & tight with a bright shiny bore. Case is sound with no discernable breaks having faded bottom lining while the top lining retains most of its wine color. 4-50967 JR727 (4,000-5,000) 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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