Premier Firearms Auction #59

September 15, 2013

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Premier Firearms Auction #59

September 15, 2013

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Extraordinary Documented Gustave Young's 1893 Chicago World's Fair Exposition Engraved and Gold Inlaid Smith & Wesson 44 Double Action Frontier Model Revolver with Nevada Gold Mining Lawmen History

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Smith & Wesson 44 DA Revolver 44 Russian

The accompanying factory letter noted Smith & Wesson historian Roy Jinks states that this exquisite and historic Smith & Wesson 44 Double Action Frontier Model revolver was factory engraved and gold inlaid by the renowned engraver Gustave Young and was on display at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois, in 1893 (The Chicago World's Fair). Although held in 1893, the Chicago World's Fair celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's landing in America (1492) and became a symbol of American exceptionalism that was sweeping the nation. Larger and grander than other world's fairs of the past, the six month running fair was attended by more than 27 million people and showed the world that Chicago had risen from the ashes of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. At the fair Smith & Wesson exhibited spectacular decorated handguns, including those manufactured in conjunction with Tiffany & Co. The exhibition engraving on the revolver is indicative of the rich quality and style of scrollwork of Gustave Young. The pattern is featured on the sides of the barrel, sides of the barrel lug, cylinder flats, and barrel rib flanking the S&W address with full coverage on the sides of the frame, top strap and rear of the frame to extend down the back strap. Gold inlaid scrollwork is incorporated in the engraving found on the barrel, on each cylinder flat, on the sides of the frame and on the area behind the hammer. A simple border engraving is featured around most of the scrollwork as well as on the hammer. In R.L. Wilson's book "STEEL CANVAS: THE ART OF AMERICAN ARMS", two S&W single action revolvers with a similar Gustave Young engraving with gold inlays are pictured on page 195 and these two revolvers were also part of the factory exhibit at the Chicago World's Fair. This exact gun is photographed and described on pages 200 and 201 of "THE PEACEMAKERS ARMS AND ADVENTURE IN THE AMERICAN WEST", by R.L. Wilson. The barrel rib is marked "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A. PAT'D JAN. 17 & 24, 65/JULY 11 65 AUG 24 59 JULY 25 71 DEC 2 79 MAY 11 & 25 1860." It is equipped with a pinned blade front sight and a notch rear sight mounted on the barrel latch. Matching numbers are located on the butt, cylinder, barrel latch and barrel. Blue finish with casehardened trigger and hammer and fitted with probably Tiffany supplied walnut grips wrapped in reptile skin with a gilded screw. With the revolver is an elk hide leather holster. Decades after the 1893 World's Fair an article by Kip Chase entitled "Redondoan Recalls Days of Old with Wyatt Earp, Gold Mining" was published in a local newspaper. The article details the life of Claude Inman during his days as the police chief of Goldfield, Nevada, and with the article is a photograph of Inman holding this Smith & Wesson and holster. The caption read, "He is holding the six-shooter he used while police chief in Goldfield, Nev. Inman was hired by mine owners to 'clean up the town' in the days when Goldfield was a gold-hungry frontier town." Arriving in Goldfield as a carpenter, Inman built the first frame buildings of the town and would later be enlisted by the local mine owners as the police chief of the town. The mine owners paid Inman $10,000 per month and their investment paid off: Inman was credited for "cleaning up the town" that was plagued with outlaws. He raided dope dens, tracked down higraders (ore thieves), had run ins with the brothers John and James McNamara--the brothers would later blow up the Los Angeles Times Building in 1910--and meet the famous lawman Wyatt Earp. Photocopies of period Goldfield Daily Tribune newspapers which record Inman's career are included (at one point he served as both chief of police and chief of fire). Several photographs of Goldfield are with the revolver with one photo showing a Claude Inman for constable banner hanging above the main street of the town. An unpublished manuscript telling the Inman story is included. Also included is a photocopied hand written statement from Inman's son. It states that the C. Inman once owned the revolver, which the son inherited after his father's death in 1962, and the revolver was given to C. Inman by Tex Rickard, owner of the Great Northern Saloon in Goldfield and later an American boxing promoter, founder of the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League, and builder of the third incarnation of Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 Russian

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Rare Highly Desirable and Excellent U. S. Treasury Department Shipped Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver with Factory Letter

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Smith & Wesson New Model No 3 Revolver 44 Russian

Smith & Wesson manufactured approximately 35,796 New Model No. 3 Single Action revolvers between 1878 and 1912 of which about 40% were exported to fill contracts with several foreign countries. This particular revolver was manufactured in 1882 and was one of a ten gun special shipment to the United States Treasury Department. The accompanying factory letter verifies the serial number, 44 S&W Russian caliber, checkered hard rubber grips, blue finish, 6 1/2" barrel and that it was shipped as 1 of 10 New Model No. 3 revolvers to the U.S. Government Treasury Department by express to Captain George W. Moore, U.S.P.M., Wilmington, Delaware on October 7, 1882 with 1,000 cartridges. The other nine serial numbers are also listed in the letter. George W. Moore opened the Moore Post Office in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania in January of 1882 which is a small Borough located in the southeast corner of Pennsylvania between Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the two line address/patent and reissue dates. The matching serial number is marked on the butt, rear face of the cylinder and on the barrel latch. The inside of the right grip panel is numbered to another gun and the left is unmarked. All blue finish with casehardened hammer and trigger and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 Russian

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Scarce Cased Smith & Wesson .38 Single Action 3rd Model "Model of 1891" Revolver with Three Single Shot Barrels

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Smith & Wesson 1891 Revolver 38

Manufactured circa 1891 to 1911, this revolver comes as a combination set with three single shot barrels. Two barrels are 8 inches in length, one is 32 caliber, the other 22, both have the two block, two line address and patent dates flanking "MODEL OF 91" marking on top of the rib and numbered "3931" on the barrel latch. The 22 caliber barrel has a pinned Lyman ivory beaded blade front sight and a windage adjustable rear target sight. The 32 caliber has a patridge style front sight with a large ivory bead and a windage adjustable white outlined "U" notch rear sight. The third barrel is 6 inches in length, 32 caliber, un-numbered and with the same features of the 8 inch 22 caliber barrel. The revolver barrel is marked with the two line address/patent dates, and the matching serial number is marked on the butt, rear cylinder face and barrel latch. Blade front and notch rear sights, blue finish with casehardened hammer and trigger guard, and fitted with smooth ivory grips. The revolver also comes with an extra pair of extended ivory grips with checkering on the left panel and a vine, leaf and snake motif on the right, and S&W medallions. The revolver, barrels and extra grips come in a factory wooden case with a brass handle on the lid and ivory shield shaped key escutcheon. The interior has brown velvet lining, padded in the lid, and fitted in the case.

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Caliber / Gauge: 38

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Rare Cased Pair of Smith & Wesson First Model "Model of 1891" Single Shot Pistols with British Proofs -A) Smith & Wesson First Model "Model of 1891" Single Shot Pistol

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Rare Cased Pair of Smith & Wesson First Model 'Model of 1891' Si

Manufactured between 1893 and 1905 with a total production of only 1,251, and just an estimated 229 in the 32 S&W caliber. This unusual pistol combines the frame of a 38 single action 3rd Model with a single shot barrel. This pistol is a top break and functions exactly as a revolver does. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the two line, two block address/patent dates with "MODEL OF 91" in the center and the serial number is marked on the front strap. The left rear of the barrel is marked with a single London provisional proof mark. All nickel finish with a casehardened hammer and trigger guard, and polished trigger. Fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the "S&W" logo in a circle at the top. The pair come in a wooden case with tan suede lining. In the case are two cleaning brushes and a brass screwdriver.

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Caliber / Gauge: 32 S&W

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Outstanding San Francisco Police U.S. Contract Smith & Wesson 2nd Model Schofield Single Action Revolver

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Smith & Wesson Schofield Revolver 45 S&W

Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Single Action Revolver manufactured in 1877 with the San Francisco Police number "249" on top of the back strap. This revolver is one of approximately 300 Schofields that were issued from the Benicia Arsenal to the San Francisco Committee of Safety during the labor riots and civil unrest of 1877-78. The riots and unrest were a result of the great railroad strikes of 1877 that sprung up in many large cities across the United States. Records do exist of these 300 revolvers being issued however, no records exist of them being returned and it is popular belief that once the riots were put down all the revolvers were obtained by the California militia. This revolver has a high polish commercial blue finish on the barrel, cylinder and frame. The trigger guard, barrel catch and hammer are casehardened. The two piece walnut grips are oil finished. The revolver the distinctive barrel catch with scooped center and knurled edges which distinguish it from First Model Schofield revolvers. The serial number "6019" is located on the revolver butt and the rear face of the cylinder. A small "P" proofmark is stamped on the rear face of the cylinder, on the inside of the frame and on the bottom of the barrel lug. A small "C" Ordnance sub inspection marks is stamped on the rear face of the cylinder, inside of the frame and on the bottom of the barrel lug. The right side of the barrel lug is roll stamped "+SCHOFIELD'S Pats JUNE 20th 71. APR 22nd 73+". The opposite side of the barrel lug is roll stamped with the S&W address and patent dates in two lines with a Maltese Cross at either end. The "U.S." property mark is stamped on the butt in front of the serial number. The lower section of the left grip is stamped with the date "1877" above an oval that contains the script initials "DAL" (Ordnance Final Inspector Lieutenant David A. Lyle). The lower portion of the right grip is stamped with the script initials "CW" in a rectangle (Ordnance Sub-Inspector Charles Woodman). Smith & Wesson manufactured 5,285 Second Model Schofield revolvers under government contract.

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Caliber / Gauge: 45 S&W

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Spectacular Smith & Wesson Third Model Number Three Russian Revolver with "REISSUE" Markings

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Smith & Wesson Russian Revolver 44 Russian

Manufactured circa 1874-1878, with this example having been manufactured with the "REISSUE JULY 25.1871" patent date on the rib. The majority of the "Reissue" Russian production was consumed by foreign martial contracts, particularly to Imperial Japan and Turkey, with a much smaller number entering the commercial market. The rib marking is marked "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A. PAT. JULY 10. 60. JAN. 17. FEB. 17. JULY 11. 65 & AUG.24. 69. RUSSIAN MODEL" followed by "REISSUE/JULY 25. 1871." which is stamped near the takedown screw. According to Neal and Jinks in their book SMITH & WESSON 1857-1945, there were 13,500 commercial model Russian 3rd Model Russian revolvers manufactured. This revolver appears to be one of about 4,500 which were numbered in other contracts of this series whereas the majority of commercial arms in this series were numbered in the 1 through 9,000 serial range. Integral forged blade front sight and latch notch rear, with the large knurled takedown screw ahead of the latch and the full serial number on the butt next to a boxed "1874" stamp and a small "P" inspector proof. The number "212" is found on the latch, barrel and cylinder. Fitted with the distinctive spur trigger guard and a set of smooth two-piece grips with the right grip panel numbered to the gun.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Russian

Ludwig Loewe & Company Copy of the Smith & Wesson Model 3 Russian 3rd Model Single Action Revolver

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Loewe Ludwig & Co Russian Revolver 44 Russian

The German firm of Ludwig Loewe manufactured this copy of the Model 3, 3rd Model Russian revolver that is almost identical to the Smith & Wesson. This German revolver was made under Russian contract as well as for commercial sale. The commercial models such as this one had markings in English. The top of the barrel rib is marked "LUDW. LOEWE & Co. WAFFEN - & MUNITIONS - FABRIK. BERLIN. 6086". The matching serial number is also on the butt and rear face of the cylinder. The right rear of the barrel lug is marked with a "crown/crown/U" proof and the right side of the frame is marked with a double struck "32". The blade front sight is integral , the rear sight is a notch on the barrel latch and it is fitted with smooth varnished walnut grips with "32" on near the bottom of each panel and a lanyard ring on the butt.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Russian

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Inscribed Cased Engraved Gold and Silver Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 3rd Issue Revolver with Inscribed Pearl Grips

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Smith & Wesson Tip-Up Revolver 22 short

Manufactured circa 1868-1881. The sides of the barrel, cylinder flats and frame are engraved with New York style floral scroll and punch dot designs. The top of the back strap has a starburst and a scalloped border down the sides of the back strap. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the one line address and patent dates. The serial number is marked on the butt and the matching assembly number (G99) is on the right toe under the grip and rear of the barrel lug. There is also a five point star on the right side of the grip frame under the grip. Gold finished frame, silver barrel and cylinder, niter blue trigger and casehardened hammer. Fitted with smooth pearl grips with gold inscription "SAM. P. SKINNER." on the rear of the left panel. Comes in a leatherette case with gold embossed "Sam. P. Skinner" on the lid and fitted interior with purple velvet lining. Numerous Samuel P. Skinners were found in an internet search, some of this time period.

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Caliber / Gauge: 22 short

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Fine and Exceptionally Rare Smith & Wesson Model Number 1 1st Issue 2nd Type Single Action Revolver with Distinctive Bayonet Latch

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Smith & Wesson 1 Second Issue Revolver 22 short

This is a very nice example of a Model Number 1 2nd Issue revolver manufactured from 1857 to 1860. This Model 1, 1st Issue 2nd Type revolver features the rare "bayonet" or "flat spring" barrel latch found only on first approximately 1,130 Model Number 1 1st Issue revolvers (1st and 2nd Type). The revolver also has the revolving recoil plate attached to the frame. The top of the barrel rib is marked: SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS" and the cylinder is marked with the early "PATENTED APR. 3 1855" marking around the center. The matching serial number is marked on the butt, rear of the barrel, the front face of the cylinder and on the inside of each grip panel. Blade front and notch rear sights, 7 round un-fluted cylinder, square flared butt, blue barrel and cylinder, silver plated brass frame and fitted with smooth varnished rosewood grips.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 short

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Factory Engraved Silver Plated Smith & Wesson Model Number One 2nd Issue Revolver with Pearl Grips

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Smith & Wesson 1 Second Issue Revolver 22 RF Short

Manufactured circa 1860-1868. The revolver features a typical and attractive floral scroll and punch dot engraving on the sides of the barrel, cylinder, frame and back strap. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the one line address "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS" with a simple wire border. The serial number is marked on the butt, and the matching assembly number "C2" is marked on the right heel under the grip, front face of the cylinder and rear of the barrel lug. Blade front and notch rear sights, all silver finish and fitted with smooth pearl grips.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF Short

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Desirable Smith & Wesson 1st Model 1st Issue 5th Variation Revolver with Gutta Percha Case

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Smith & Wesson 1 Second Issue Revolver 22 short

Manufactured from 1857 to 1860. The top of the rib is marked "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS." The matching serial number is marked on the butt and on the inside of both grip panels. The matching assembly number "O4" is marked on the left heel under the grip, the back of the barrel lug and the front face of the cylinder. Blade front sight, blue barrel and cylinder, and silver plated brass frame. Fitted with varnished rosewood grips. Complete in an original Smith & Wesson Gutta Percha case with decorative caved lid showing the image of a Number 1 revolver and "MANUFACTURED ONLY BY/SMITH & WESSON,/SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS". The lining in the lid is a floral design purple velvet and there is purple velvet in the bottom and a 56 round cartridge block.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 short

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Exceptional Cased Factory Engraved and Inscribed Smith & Wesson Number 1 1/2 2nd Issue Single Action Revolver with Ivory Grips

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Smith & Wesson 1-1/2 Revolver 32 RF

Manufactured between 1868 to 1875. The sides of the barrel, cylinder flats, frame sides and back strap are decorated with floral scroll and punch dot engraving. The back strap is inscribed with the name "H.H. Patten." The top of the barrel rib is marked with the one line address and patent dates. The serial number is marked on the butt and the matching assembly number "63" is marked on the rear cylinder face and back of the barrel lug. The inside of each grip panel is marked in pencil "84138". Blade front and notch rear sights, all nickel finish with casehardened hammer and fitted with smooth ivory grips. Comes in an original pine bottomed mahogany case with red felt lining. In the case is a key and an original 50 count box of UMC 32 caliber short No. 2 cartridges.

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Caliber / Gauge: 32 RF

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Exceptional Smith & Wesson Third Model Number Three Russian Revolver

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Smith & Wesson Russian Revolver 44 Russian

Manufactured circa 1874-1878, as one of the 9,000 Russians (both Second and Third models) produced with the "REISSUE JULY 25.1871" patent date on the rib. The majority of the "Reissue" Russian production was consumed by foreign martial contracts, particularly to Imperial Japan and Turkey, with a much smaller number entering the commercial market. The rib marking is as followed: "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A. PAT. JAN. 17 & 24. 65. July 11. 65. AUG. 24. 69. JAN. 19. 1875. REISSUE JULY 25. 1871." Integral forged blade front sight and latch notch rear, with the large knurled takedown screw ahead of the latch and the full serial number on the butt next to "1874" stamp and a small "P" inspector proof. Matching numbers are found on the butt, latch, barrel and cylinder. Fitted with the distinctive spur trigger guard and a set of smooth 2-piece grips with the right grip panel numbered to the gun.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Russian

Exceptional Smith & Wesson First Model New Model Navy No 3 44 Double Action Revolver with Original Box

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Smith & Wesson 44 DA Revolver 44 Russian

Introduced in 1881. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the two line address/patent dates and matching serial number is marked on the butt, rear cylinder face, barrel and barrel latch. Pinned front and notch rear sights, nickel finish with blue trigger guard and casehardened hammer and trigger and fitted with checkered S&W monogram grips. The factory paper hinge box is numbered to the gun.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Russian

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Documented Rare U.S. Revenue Cutter Service Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Lot 15

Smith & Wesson New Model No 3 Revolver 44 S&W

The included factory letter states that this revolver was shipped to the U.S. government on June 27, 1890. The revolver is listed by serial number in Supica and Nahas' book STANDARD CATALOG OF SMITH & WESSON (page 106) as being shipped to the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service (renamed the U.S. Coast Guard in 1915). The Revenue Cutter Service purchased approximately 140 S&W No. 3. 44 caliber revolvers between 1890 and 1894. Twelve revolvers were issued to each revenue cutter. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the two line S&W address/patent dates. The serial number is found on the butt and barrel latch with the barrel having the serial number and the number "27379." Pinned blade front sight and notch rear sight on the barrel latch. Blue finish and fitted with checkered walnut grips.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 S&W

Extremely Rare and Highly Desirable U.S. Smith & Wesson 38 Safety Hammerless Army Test Revolver with Ultra Rare Factory Letter

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Smith & Wesson 38 Safety Hammerless Revolver 38 S&W

There were only 100 of these 38 Safety Hammerless Revolvers sold to the U.S. Government in May of 1890, making these one of the most difficult and desirable of all U.S. contract arms. The revolvers are Third Models, although they are in the Second Model serial number range, 41333 - 41470 (note serial number of this revolver). The revolver has the push button barrel release, two line address/patent dates on the top of the barrel rib and is marked ''U.S." on the left side of the barrel lug. Casehardened trigger, five round fluted cylinder and checkered hard rubber grips with S&W logos at the top. The serial number on the butt, cylinder and barrel all match. The included factory letter confirms the barrel length, finish and hard rubber grips with the revolver shipped to the U.S. government, National Armory, Springfield, MA on May 31, 1890. With the revolver is a period leather flap holster

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Caliber / Gauge: 38 S&W

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Scarce Documented U.S. Contract Smith & Wesson Model 3 American First Model Revolver with Factory Letter

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Smith & Wesson 3 American Revolver 44 S&W

As confirmed by the included factory letter this S&W Model 3 American First Model Revolver was sold on March 16, 1871 and shipped to the United States Government, National Armory, Springfield, MA. The revolver was part of a shipment of 1,000 units, 800 blue finish and 200 in nickel finish. The letter confirms the 8 inch barrel, blue finish and smooth walnut grips. The consignor notes state that the revolver has belonged to many S&W collectors including Floyd Jackson, Karl Rienhardt, Gary Garbrecht and Dave Berghoff. Surviving examples of U.S. martial Model 3 Americans are scarce and highly desirable. The barrel rib is marked ""+ SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS.U.S.A.PAT.JULY 10. 60. JAN. 17. FEB. 17. JULY 11. 65 &AUG. 24. 69 + " followed by "US". A small "A" ordnance sub-inspection mark is present on the left side of the frame under the cylinder, a cylinder flute and barrel top strap and an ordnance "P" proof marked is stamped on the right side of the frame. The rear of the cylinder, barrel latch and the barrel are marked with the letters "OU." Matching numbers are found on the butt and right grip panel.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 S&W

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Cased Engraved Silver and Gold Plated Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 2nd Issue Revolver with Pearl Grips

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Smith & Wesson 1-1/2 Revolver 32 RF

Commonly referred to as the New Model or 2nd Issue 1 1/2 and manufactured between 1868 to 1875. The sides of the barrel have a decorative simple line and starburst design, the cylinder flutes are decorated with floral scroll and punch dot engraving and the frame sides have a shield, and floral scroll and punch dot engraving with a scallop border. The top of the back strap has a decorative geometric design. The serial number is marked on the butt and the matching assembly number "KK7" is marked on the rear cylinder face and back of the barrel lug. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the one line address and patent dates. Blade front sight with notch rear sight and fitted with smooth pearl grips. Comes in a wooden case with red felt lining. In the box is a partially full box of 50 count UMC No. 2 or 32-100 short cartridges and a key. The cartridge box is sealed in cellophane.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 RF

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Very Fine Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 Second Issue Revolver with Rare Short Barrel

Lot 19

Smith & Wesson 1 1/2 Revolver 32 RF

Manufactured from 1868 to 1875, this example features the rare and highly desirable short barrel. The left side on the barrel is properly stamped with the one line Springfield address and patent dates (ending in Nov. 21, 1865) marking (standard length barrel has markings on top of the barrel rib). Blade front sight, 5-shot fluted cylinder and nicely figured bird head grips. The right grip panel is numbered to the gun.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 RF

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Rare Gutta Percha Cased Smith & Wesson First Model First Issue 2nd Type Revolver

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Smith & Wesson 1 Revolver 22

Patented April 3, 1855 this is an excellent example of Smith & Wesson's first mass produced revolver. Smith & Wesson manufactured 6 different variations of the First Model between 1857-1860. This is the rare 2nd variation, the last of the "bayonet latch" barrels with total production of the 2nd variation around 917. German silver blade front sight with standard one line "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS." address. Matching numbers on the frame, barrel, grips, and cylinder. Silver plated frame with blue barrel and cylinder. Finished with smooth rosewood grips. The original factory gutta percha case has the depiction of the revolver on the lid with a number of smaller revolvers, 4 shields and some scrollwork in each corner and the legend "MANUFACTURED ONLY BY/SMITH & WESSON/SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS". The case is padded velvet with a floral design in the center inside the lid and red felt on the bottom, along with a 55 .22 caliber cartridge block.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22

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Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 First Issue Revolver with Ivory Grips

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Smith & Wesson 1-1/2 Revolver 32 RF

Manufactured between 1865 to 1868. Features high quality floral scroll engraving present on the barrel, frame, back strap, top strap, butt and cylinder. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the standard two line address/patent dates marking and the serial number on the butt. The barrel, frame (left side under the grip) and cylinder have the same assembly "C10" marking. Blade front sight, tip up frame with spur trigger and 5-shot unfluted cylinder. Blue finish with silver plated frame, casehardened hammer and smooth ivory grips.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 RF

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Cased Documented Special Order Factory Engraved By Oscar Young Gold Smith & Wesson New Model 3 Single Action Target Revolver with Factory Letter

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Smith & Wesson New Model No 3 Revolver 44 S&W

Manufactured in 1901. This revolver features a nickel finish with factory gold wash. The center sides of the barrel, cylinder flats, frame and back strap have floral scroll and punch dot engraving. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the one line address, with "44 S.&W. CTG" flanked by Maltese crosses on the left rear of the barrel, and the matching serial number marked on the butt, rear cylinder face, barrel latch and rear of the top strap. Pinned blade front and notch rear sights, gold washed nickel finish with casehardened hammer and trigger guard, and fitted with smooth two piece pearl grips. The accompanying factory letter verifies the 44 S&W Russian caliber, that it was a "Special Engraved Edition" revolver, the 6 1/2 inch barrel length, gold washed nickel finish, S&W No. 2 engraving done by Oscar Young and it had checkered hard rubber grips at the time of shipment. The revolver was a special order, single gun shipment to Lew Seely, no address listed. Comes in a mahogany case with inset brass plaque on the lid and red velvet lining.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 S&W

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Lot 23

Very Fine Smith & Wesson Model 3 Russian Second Model Revolver

Manufactured circa 1873 to 1878 this model is commonly known as the Old Model Russian and is easily recognizable by the spurred trigger guard. The Second Model Russian was also manufactured with a 7 inch solid rib barrel and features a pinned blade front sight and notch rear sight on the barrel latch. The top of the barrel rib is marked "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD. MASS. U.S.A. PAT. JULY 10.60. JAN. 17. FEB. 17. JULY. 11 65 & AUG. 24. 69. RUSSIAN MODEL" flanked by Maltese crosses. The serial number is stamped on the butt along with "SH" inside a diamond. The "SH" inside the diamond indicates this is a fairly scarce variation of the Second Model Russian which would have been purchased and subsequently marked by Schuyler Hartley & Graham. The matching serial number is also marked on the rear cylinder face, barrel latch and rear of the top strap in the latch cut out. All blue finish with casehardened hammer and trigger guard, and fitted with smooth walnut grips and a lanyard ring on the butt.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Russian

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Excellent Highly Desirable Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action Frontier Revolver

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Smith & Wesson Frontier Revolver 44-40

Built on a top-break frame manufactured between 1886-1913 with a total production of 15,340. Although cataloged until 1913, all frames were manufactured prior to 1899 making the entire production of this model classified as an antique for ATF purposes. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the two line address/patent dates, (changed to one line address around 1900), and the matching serial number is marked on the butt, rear cylinder face, barrel latch and inside of the right grip panel. Pinned blade front and notch rear sights, blue finish with casehardened hammer and trigger, and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with "S&W" monogram at the top and patent date on the lower left panel.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40

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Exceptional Factory Cased Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 32 Centerfire Single Action Revolver with Pearl Grips

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Smith & Wesson 1 1/2 Revolver 32 CF

Manufactured from 1878 to 1892 this example has pearl grips. Nickel finish with pinned front sight and notch rear sight on the latch. The two line address patent date marking is stamped on top of the barrel rib and V-shaped patent markings on the top strap. Matching serial number also on the butt, cylinder, latch and barrel. The original factory varnished mahogany partitioned case has a S&W directions label on the inside of the lid. The case also holds a steel cleaning rod.

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Caliber / Gauge: 32 CF

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Excellent Smith & Wesson First Model .38 Single Action Baby Russian Revolver

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Smith & Wesson Baby Russian Revolver 38 S&W

Manufactured circa 1876 to 1877, this is a spectacular example of a nickel finished Smith & Wesson First Model Single Action Baby Russian revolver. The revolver has the two line address and patent dates marking on top of the barrel rib. The matching serial number appears on the butt, rear face of the cylinder, barrel latch and barrel. The revolver is fitted with checkered hard rubber grips featuring "S&W" monogram at the top. The right grip panel is numbered to the gun.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 S&W

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Lot 27

Stellar Smith & Wesson Model 1 First Issue 6th Type Revolver

The Model 1 First Issue revolver was manufactured by Smith & Wesson from 1857 to 1860 in six various types. This particular revolver is a Model One, 1st Issue, 6th Type and features a blade front and notch rear sights, 7 round un-fluted cylinder, spur trigger, silver plated brass frame with blue barrel and cylinder, and fitted with two-piece smooth rosewood grips which are numbered to the gun. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address and the cylinder is marked with the 1855 and 1858 patent dates.

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Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF

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Lot 28

Excellent Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 Second Issue Revolver

Manufactured from 1868 to 1875 this is very nice example of a Model 1 1/2, 2nd Issue revolver. The top of the barrel rib has the one line address/patent dates (1855, 1859 and 1865) marking. It has a five shot fluted cylinder, casehardened trigger, hammer and ejector rod and nicely figured bird head rosewood grips. The right grip panel is numbered to another gun.

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Caliber / Gauge: 32 RF

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Very Fine U.S. Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Single Action Revolver

Lot 29

Smith & Wesson Schofield Revolver 45 S&W

Smith & Wesson manufactured approximately 5,934 of these revolvers for the U.S. military circa 1876-77. The two line address/patent dates is marked on the left side of the ejector housing flanked by elongated Maltese crosses. The right side of the ejector housing is marked "+SCHOFIELD'S PATS JUNE 20th 71 APR 22nd 78+". The butt is marked "U.S." on the heel along with the serial number "6338". The rear cylinder face is stamped with the matching serial and Ordnance sub-inspector's "E" and "P", which are also marked on the bottom flat of the ejector housing. Fitted with smooth walnut grips with a clear oval Ordnance inspector's script initials cartouche over the date "1876" on the left side and "CW" on the right side. The matching serial number is stamped on the inside of the right panel. Many Schofield revolvers were issued to the 4th Cavalry which saw service in the "Geronimo Campaign" and the famous 9th and 10th U.S. Cavalry comprised of the "Buffalo Soldiers" stationed in the American Southwest. People such as the James Brothers, Cole Younger, U.S. Marshall Bill Tilghman and the Chief Scout for Custer, "Lonesome Charley" Reynolds were known to carry a Schofield revolver.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45 S&W

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Scarce U.S. Contract Smith & Wesson First Model American Revolver with Factory Letter

Lot 30

Smith & Wesson 3 American Revolver 44 S&W

Smith & Wesson First Model American Revolver with S&W and Springfield Research Service letters. Both letters identify the revolver as an S&W First Model American and state that it was delivered to the Springfield Armory in March 1871. The Ordnance Department purchased 1000 First Model American revolvers from S&W in 1871; surviving examples are scarce and highly desirable. The revolver has the S&W commercial blue finish with casehardened hammer and barrel latch. The two-piece walnut grips are oil finished. The barrel has a nickel-silver half-moon front sight and the frame has the oil hole in the bottom. The top of the barrel rib is roll-stamped: "+ SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS.U.S.A.PAT.JULY 10. 60. JAN. 17. FEB. 17. JULY 11. 65 &AUG. 24. 69 + " in a single line with maltese crosses at either end. "US" is stamped on the top of the barrel between the legend and the barrel latch. Small "A" Ordnance sub-inspection marks are stamped on the bottom of the frame behind the oil hole, on the left side of the frame above the trigger guard and on the left side of the barrel top strap. An Ordnance "P" proof mark is stamped on the right side of the barrel ahead of the hinge, in one cylinder flute and on the right side of the frame behind the recoil shield. The Ordnance Sub-Inspection mark which consists of the script initials "OWA" (Orville W. Ainsworth) in a rectangle is stamped on the lower left grip. The rear face of the cylinder and the underside of the cylinder latch are stamped with the assembly mark "L2". The serial number, "1137", is stamped on the butt.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 S&W

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Scarce U.S. Contract Smith & Wesson Model 3 American First Model Revolver with Factory Letter

Lot 31

Smith & Wesson 3 American Revolver 44

As confirmed by the included factory letter this S&W Model 3 American First Model Revolver was sold on March 16, 1871 and shipped to the United States Government, National Armory, Springfield, MA. The revolver was part of a shipment of 1,000 units, 800 blue finish and 200 in nickel finish. The letter confirms the 8 inch barrel and smooth walnut grips and was originally shipped with the very rare nickel finish (only 200 were manufactured for the contract in nickel). Surviving examples of U.S. martial Model 3 Americans are scarce and highly desirable. The barrel rib is marked "+ SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS.U.S.A.PAT.JULY 10. 60. JAN. 17. FEB. 17. JULY 11. 65 &AUG. 24. 69 +" followed by "US". A small "A" ordnance sub-inspection mark is present on the left side of the frame under the cylinder, a cylinder flute and barrel top strap. All nickel finish. The serial number is marked on the butt with the right grip panel stamped with the number "22762." The rear of the cylinder, barrel latch and the barrel are marked "E2."

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Caliber / Gauge: 44

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Early Civil War Production Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Army Single Action Revolver with Two Pin Top Strap and Nickel Finish

Lot 32

Smith & Wesson 2 Army Revolver 32 Long RF

Manufactured from 1861 to 1874, the Model No. 2 Army began production just prior to the start of the Civil War and quickly became popular, especially among Union officers. However the Model No. 2 was never officially adopted by the U.S. Army. This particular revolver has the early two pin top strap, as apposed to the three pin. This revolver is fully nickel plated. It is estimated that only about 10% of the 77,155 revolvers made were nickel plated adding to the rarity of this two pin model. Blade front sight with notched top strap rear sight. The top of the barrel is marked with the Springfield address and the cylinder marked "PATENTED APRIL 3, 1855, JULY 5, 1859 & DEC 18, 1860." around the center (only partially visible and faint). The serial number is marked on the butt and stamped on the inside of the right grip panel and the assembly number is marked on the frame under the grip, front cylinder face, and back of the barrel lug. Six round unfluted cylinder, smooth spur trigger, and fitted with smooth rosewood grips on a square butt.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 Long RF

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Scarce Smith & Wesson Model 3 Russian Third Model Commercial Reissue Revolver with Factory Letter

Lot 33

Smith & Wesson 3 Russian Revolver 44 Russian

Smith & Wesson Model 3 Russian Third Model Revolver with S&W factory letter. The S&W letter describes the revolver a "Model 3 Russian with a reissue barrel stamping". The letter further states that S&W records indicate that the revolver was shipped from the factory on December 15, 1876 and delivered to Schuyler Hartley & Graham Co., in New York City. The revolver was shipped with 6 1/2 inch barrel, blue finish, butt swivel and smooth walnut grips. The top of the barrel rib is hand-stamped "REISSUE/JULY 25 1871". The revolver has the distinctive knuckle at the top of the back strap and trigger guard spur. The top of the barrel rib is roll-stamped "+SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A. PAT.JULY 10.60. JAN.17.FEB.17. JULY11. 65& AUG. 24.69. RUSSIAN MODEL+". The butt is stamped "1874" in a rectangle above the serial number "46379". What appears to be an assembly number "7169" is stamped on the rear face of the cylinder.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 Russian

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Lot 34

Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver

The New Model No. 3 was an improved design of the original Model 3 and was introduced in 1878. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the two line address and patent dates "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A. PAT'D JAN 17 & 24. 65. JULY 11. 65./AUG 24. 69. APR 20. 75 FEB 20. & DEC 18. 1877 REISSUE JULY 25. 1871." It has the six-shot fluted cylinder with automatic ejector, a pinned half moon front sight and a factory installed lanyard stud. When the lanyard stud was installed by the factory the serial number was restamped further back on the heel. Matching numbers on the butt, barrel latch, barrel and cylinder.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Russian

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Rare Smith & Wesson New Model 3 Target Single Action Revolver with Shoulder Stock and Factory Letter

Lot 35

Smith & Wesson New Model No 3 Revolver 44 Russian

Manufactured from 1878 to 1912, the New Model 3 was an improved design of the original Model 3, Smith & Wesson's first top break, automatic ejection revolver. Top of barrel rib is marked with the two line address and patent dates "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A. PAT'D JAN 17 & 24. 65. JULY 11. 65./AUG 24. 69. APR 20. 75 FEB 20. & DEC 18. 1877 REISSUE JULY 25. 1871." The matching serial number is marked on the butt, rear cylinder face, barrel latch and breech end of the barrel. Paine-blade front and square-notch adjustable rear sight, blue finish with casehardened hammer and Russian Model finger-spur trigger guard and fitted with rare checkered walnut grips. The shoulder stock was added to the revolver after it was finished, but prior to original sale, it is walnut with blue attaching iron and checkered hard rubber S&W buttplate. The accompanying factory letter states that the disposition records are "open", showing no shipment destination and that the revolver was sold sometime in the 1890s, and delivered to unknown sources. The records indicate that it was shipped with a 6 1/2 inch barrel. Shoulder-stocked S&W revolvers are extremely scarce and desirable, especially those in blue finish as most manufactured were nickel-plated. Charles Duffy Collection.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 Russian

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Rare Identified Nickel Plated U.S. Contract Smith & Wesson First Model American Revolver with Factory Letter

Lot 36

Smith & Wesson 3 American Revolver 44 American

Smith & Wesson First Model American revolver with S&W and Springfield Research Service (SRS) letters. Both letters identify the revolver as a S&W First Model American with nickel plated finish and state that it was delivered to the Springfield Armory in March 1871. The SRS letter further states that First Model American revolvers were issued to various cavalry units for trial including Co. I, 7th Cavalry Regiment. 200 of the 1,000 U.S. U.S. Contract First Model American revolvers purchased by the Army in 1871 were nickel plated. The revolver had a full nickel plated finish with walnut two-piece oil finished grips. The barrel has a nickel silver half-moon front sight. The frame lacks the oil hole in the bottom of the lug that was found on early production revolvers. The top of the barrel rib is roll stamped "+SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS.U.S.A.PAT.JULY 10. 60. JAN. 17. FEB. 17. JULY 11. 65 &AUG. 24. 69+" flanked by maltese crosses. "US" is stamped on the top of the barrel between the legend and the barrel latch. A small "A" Ordnance sub-inspection mark is stamped on the left side of the frame above the trigger guard. None of the "P" proofmarks stamped on blue U.S. contract revolvers chambered for the S&W .44 American cartridge are present on this revolver. The Ordnance sub-inspection mark which consists of the script initials "OWA" (Orville W. Ainsworth) in a rectangle is stamped on the lower left grip. The serial number "2070" is stamped rear face of the cylinder, the rear face of the barrel next to the cylinder latch, the bottom of the butt and on the inside of the right grip. The assembly number, "X8" is stamped on the rear face of the cylinder and on the rear face of the barrel next to the latch. The back of the right grip panel is marked in pencil, "1889/W SAGE [illegible likely NS]/The Mont City/Ohio". A William Newton Sage is mentioned in Charles W. Pate's book SMITH & WESSON AMERICAN MODEL on pages 140, 158, 360 and 361. Sage served with the 137th New York Infantry and achieved the rank of Captain before he was mustered out of volunteer service on June 6, 1863. He was later appointed 2nd Lt. of the 39th U.S. Colored Infantry and was again mustered out of service in December 1865 as a 1st Lt. A few months later Sage was appointed 2nd Lt. and 1st Lt. of the 11th Infantry, transferred to the 29th Infantry in September 1866 and transferred back to the 11th in April 1969. He retired in 1890 with the rank of Captain. According to Pate, a U.S. S&W American Model revolver was sold to Sage in 1873 at Ft. Leavenworth.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 American

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Excellent Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Model Number 1 3rd Issue Revolver

Lot 37

Smith & Wesson 1 Revolver 22 RF

Manufactured from 1868 to 1881 with this example featuring a New York style engraving. The sides of the barrel and frame feature a scrollwork on a punch dot background. The sides of the barrel lug are engraved with a wire and dot pattern. The cylinder flats have a floral pattern engraving and the back strap has an engraved starburst at the top followed by a wire and dot motif down the length of the back strap. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the one line address and patent dates. The assembly number "17" is stamped on the frame (left side under the grip), barrel and cylinder. Fitted with nicely figured rosewood bird head grips.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF

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Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 1 3rd Issue Revolver with Rare Short Barrel and Pearl Grips

Lot 38

Smith & Wesson 1 Revolver 22 RF

Manufactured circa 1868 to 1881. This example of a Model 1 3rd Issue revolver features 70% coverage of New York Style engraving with fine punch dot background and the rare short barrel. The engraving covers the sides of the barrel, cylinder flats, sides of the frame and upper back strap. A starburst motif is engraved on each side of the barrel lug with the lower lug. The rear edge of the cylinder and upper back strap have a scallop style border with the lower section of the back strap having a decorative wire and dot engraved design. The short barrel correctly has the one line address and patent dates marking on the left side. Fitted with two piece bird head pearl grips.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF

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Engraved Silver Plated Smith & Wesson Model 1-1/2 .32 Centerfire Single Action Revolver

Lot 39

Smith & Wesson 1-1/2 Revolver 32 CF

Manufactured circa 1878-1892. This revolver is engraved in the Nimschke style with floral scroll and punch dot background on the sides of the frame with intersecting arks with punch dots on the barrel, cylinder flats and back strap. This is probably the smallest coverage that can be found on a Nimschke style gun. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the two line address/patent dates and the top strap is marked with the V-shaped patent marking. The matching serial number is marked on the butt, rear face of the cylinder, barrel latch and in the top strap cut out. The left side of the front strap is stamped "764'" under the grip. Blade front and notch rear sights, all silver finish with casehardened hammer and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips the intertwined "S&W" at the top.

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Caliber / Gauge: 32 CF

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Lot 40

Very Fine Smith & Wesson Model 1 First Issue 6th Type Revolver

The Model 1 First Issue revolver was manufactured by Smith & Wesson from 1857 to 1860 in six various types. This particular revolver is a Model One, 1st Issue, 6th Type. The revolver is equipped with blade and notch sights and features a 7-round unfluted cylinder, silver plated brass frame with blue barrel and cylinder and fitted with two piece smooth rosewood grips which are numbered to the gun. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line Springfield address and the cylinder has the patent dates marking.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF

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Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 Second Issue Revolver with Attractive Ivory Grips

Lot 41

Smith & Wesson 1 1/2 Revolver 32 RF

Manufactured from 1868 to 1875 this is very nice example of a Model 1 1/2, 2nd Issue revolver fitted with smooth bird head ivory grips. The top of the barrel rib has the one line address/patent dates (1855, 1859 and 1865) marking. It has a five shot fluted cylinder and nickel finish with casehardened hammer and trigger.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 RF

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Attractive Engraved Nickel and Gold Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 3rd Issue Revolver with Pearl Grips

Lot 42

Smith & Wesson Tip-Up Revolver 22 short

Manufactured circa 1868-1881. The sides of the barrel and frame are engraved with New York style floral scroll and punch dot designs. The top of the back strap has the same design and there is a simple line and dot design below that. The cylinder flats have a leaf design and the sides of the barrel lug have a star burst. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the one line address and patent dates with a scallop border. The serial number is marked on the butt and the matching assembly number (S44) is on the right toe under the grip, the front face of the cylinder and rear of the barrel lug. Nickel finished with gold washed cylinder and ejector pin, and casehardened hammer. Fitted with smooth pearl grips with a stylistic "R" scratched into the top on the inside of each panel and the serial number at the bottom.

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Caliber / Gauge: 22 short

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Lot 43

Factory Cased Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 Second Issue Revolver

The factory referred to this model as the New Model 1 1/2, manufactured between 1868 and 1875. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the two line Springfield, Mass. address/patent and reissue dates. The two patent date markings are on the top strap. The matching serial number is marked on the butt, rear cylinder face, barrel latch and rear of the top strap. Pinned blade front sight and notch rear sight, nickel finish with casehardened hammer and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the intertwined "S&W" logo at the top. Comes in an original wooden case with wine colored velvet lining and 40 round bullet block.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 RF

Cased Pair of Smith & Wesson Model Number 1 2nd Issue Revolvers -A) Smith & Wesson Model Number 1 2nd Issue Revolver

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Lot 44

Cased Pair of Smith & Wesson Model Number 1 2nd Issue Revolvers

Manufactured 1860-1868. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the one line Springfield address, the cylinder is marked with the 1855, 59 and 60 patent dates around the center and the matching serial number is marked on the butt and inside of the right grip panel. The left side of the frame under the grip, the front face of the cylinder and back of the barrel lug are marked with a "6" flanked by two dots. Blue barrel, ejector rod and cylinder, casehardened hammer and trigger, and silver plated brass frame. Fitted with smooth varnished rosewood grips. The pair come in a wooden case with a brass disk inset in the lid, a five compartment green felt lined interior. The interior includes two covered compartments with brass pulls. In the case is a James Dixon & Sons oiler, two cellophane sealed 50 count (full) boxes of 22 RF Short ammunition (1 Clinton Cartridge Co. and the other Winchester Repeating Arms) and a full 38 round bullet block.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF Short

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Cased Engraved Gold Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 3rd Issue Revolver with Ivory Grips

Lot 45

Smith & Wesson Tip-Up Revolver 22 short

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 short

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Rare Documented 2nd Quality Marked Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 2nd Issue Revolver with Factory Letter

Lot 46

Smith & Wesson 1 Second Issue Revolver 22 RF

Manufactured from 1860 to 1868, this Model 1 2nd Issue revolver has the rare "2D QUALTY" marking on the sides of the barrel. This marking indicated there were slight casting flaws when the revolver was manufactured. The manufacturing flaws did not affect the mechanical function and they were sold at a discount. Approximately 4,402 of these types of revolvers feature the "2D QUALTY" marking. Fitted with rosewood grips with the left panel numbered to the gun. The included S&W factory letter confirms the "2D QUALTY" marking and blue and silver finish. The revolver was part of a shipment of 50 2nd Quality type revolvers shipped to William Patton of Springfield, MA on June 6, 1866.

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Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF

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Attractive New York Engraved Gold and Silver Plated Smith & Wesson 1st Model 32 Safety Hammerless Revolver with Pearl Grips

Lot 47

Smith & Wesson Safety Hammerless Revolver 32

Manufactured 1888-1902. Also known as the Lemon Squeezer. This 1st Model can be distinguished by the barrel latch release which pushes down to open. This revolver features floral scroll engraving on the barrel, frame and cylinder flats. The cylinder and trigger guard are gold plated and the remaining metal parts are silver plated. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the two line address/patent dates and the S&W Trade Mark logo is on the right side of the frame. The matching serial number is marked on the butt, rear cylinder face and on the top strap at the latch. Fitted with smooth pearl grips.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32

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Rare Smith & Wesson Model Number 1 3rd Issue Revolver with Scarce Short Barrel

Lot 48

Smith & Wesson 1 Revolver 22 RF

Manufactured from 1868 to 1881. One line barrel rib address/patent dates marking on the left side of the scarce 2 11/16 inch barrel. Matching numbers marked on the butt and inside of the right grip panel. The matching assembly number "W5" is marked on the frame under the grip, front cylinder face and back of the barrel lug. Nickel finish and fitted with smooth varnished bird head grips.

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Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF

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Lot 49

Excellent Smith & Wesson Model Number 1 3rd Issue Revolver

Manufactured from 1868 to 1881. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the one line address and patent dates and the matching serial number is marked on the butt and stamped on the inside of the right grip panel. The matching assembly number "55" is marked on the frame under the grip, front face of the cylinder and on the back of the barrel lug. Fitted with smooth bird head grips.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF

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Smith & Wesson 38 Double Action 4th Model Revolver with Pearl Grips

Lot 50

Smith & Wesson 38 DA Revolver 38 S&W

This is an excellent example of a 4th Model 38 double action revolver with the standard two line address/patent dates barrel rib marking with the caliber marking on the left side of the barrel. Matching numbers on butt, cylinder, barrel and latch. The revolver is fitted with pearl grips featuring S&W medallions. The 4th Model was manufactured from 1895 to 1909.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 S&W

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