Lot of Two Smith & Wesson No. 1 Second Issue Revolvers
Sale 1351 - Arms, Armor & Militaria Online
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Oct 13, 2023
Lots Close
Oct 26, 2023
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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$600
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Lot Description
Lot of Two Smith & Wesson No. 1 Second Issue Revolvers
1) .22RF Short. 3.25" ribbed octagonal barrel. SN: 26066 (mfg. ca. 1862). Blued barrel, silver plated brass frame, two-piece varnished rosewood grips. Single action tip up cartridge revolver with seven shot smooth round cylinder. One line Smith & Wesson barrel address and patent marking, cylinder patent marking illegible. Matching serial number on butt and in right grip panel. Assembly numbers not visible. Left side plate with engraved script initials that appear to be FL or FS.
2) .22RF Short. 3.25" ribbed octagonal barrel. SN: 89793 (mfg. ca. 1866). Blued barrel, silver plated brass frame, two-piece varnished rosewood grips. Single action tip up cartridge revolver with seven shot smooth round cylinder. One line Smith & Wesson barrel address and patent marking, cylinder patent marking partly legible. Matching serial number on butt and in right grip panel. Assembly numbers not visible. Includes an old leather holster.
2) .22RF Short. 3.25" ribbed octagonal barrel. SN: 89793 (mfg. ca. 1866). Blued barrel, silver plated brass frame, two-piece varnished rosewood grips. Single action tip up cartridge revolver with seven shot smooth round cylinder. One line Smith & Wesson barrel address and patent marking, cylinder patent marking partly legible. Matching serial number on butt and in right grip panel. Assembly numbers not visible. Includes an old leather holster.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition Report
1) Poor to Fair. Bore poor, heavily oxidized and pitted with weak rifling. Retains no finish on the barrel, traces of silver on the frame. Some markings legible. Frame damaged with latch and hinge screw crudely replaced, cylinder stop spring replaced, several screws replaced. Not mechanically functional. Right grip with a large piece missing along its length.
2) Good. Bore poor, heavily oxidized and pitted with weak rifling. Retains no finish on the barrel, traces of silver on the frame. Some markings legible. Mechanically functional, grips with moderate wear, dings, dents and some chipping. Holster with moderate wear.
2) Good. Bore poor, heavily oxidized and pitted with weak rifling. Retains no finish on the barrel, traces of silver on the frame. Some markings legible. Mechanically functional, grips with moderate wear, dings, dents and some chipping. Holster with moderate wear.
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