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/Premier Firearms Auction #82

Premier Firearms Auction #82

May 14, 2021 to May 16, 2021

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/Premier Firearms Auction #82

Premier Firearms Auction #82

May 14, 2021 to May 16, 2021

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Auction Time Summary

Preview DayThursday, May 13th10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

SESSION IFriday, May 14th9 AMLots 1 through 726

SESSION IISaturday, May 15th9 AMLots 1000 through 1718

SESSION IIISunday, May 16th9 AMLots 3000 through 3758

To Be Sold At Auction

Preview Day Thursday May 13th
Open at 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

SESSION I - Friday, May 14th
TIME: Commencing at 9 a.m. selling between Lots 1 and 726
SESSION II - Saturday, May 15th
TIME: Commencing at 9 a.m. selling between Lots 1000 and 1718
SESSION III - Sunday, May 16th
TIME: Commencing at 9 a.m. selling between Lots 3000 and 3758

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Rare Early Production Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson No. 2 Type I Lever Action Repeating Pistol

Lot 8

Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson No. 2 Lever Action Pistol

This Factory engraved, No. 2 Lever Action Repeating Pistol was manufactured by Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson in Norwich, Connecticut, c. 1854. This Type I No. 2 pistol has an eight inch part octagon barrel with integral 20-shot magazine, iron frame with distinctive hump behind the hammer, single lever spring screw and lever with distinctive early pattern finger spur. The barrel has a flat muzzle and flat T-bar spring and pinch-top brass front sight blade. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped: "SMITH & WESSON/NORWICH CT./CAST-STEEL PATENT" in three lines. The iron frame has a simple, screw-fastened rear sight and ejection port with square front and rear ends. The top and sides of the frame, side plates, back strap and top of the hammer are decorated with the typical factory scroll engraving utilized on S&W Volcanic pistols. The serial number, "65" is stamped on the bottom left side of the frame beneath the grip. The barrel is browned, the frame has a bright blue finish, and the hammer, trigger and lever are color casehardened. The two-piece rosewood grips have a high polish piano finish. The serial number "65" is written in pencil on the inside of both grips. S&W manufactured fewer than 500 of the large frame No. 2 repeating pistols, and surviving examples, particularly the early Type I pistols, are rare and very desirable. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41 Volcanic

Price Realized:

Montana True Crime Documented Smith & Wesson No. 3 American 2nd Model Single Action Revolver with Desirable Skeleton Holster

Lot 54

Montana True Crime Smith & Wesson No. 3 American Revolver

Manufactured from 1872-74. Matching assembly marks on the grip frame, cylinder, barrel and barrel latch. The right grip panel is numbered to the gun. The desirable skeleton pattern shoulder holster rig designed for both concealment and a fast draw is only marked "349/44/8." Research notes handwritten by the esteemed collector John Fox indicates that the holster and period evidence tag from a Montana crime case came with the revolver when he purchased it in 1992. This evidence tag, which is also included, states that the revolver and holster belonged to George Perry. Additional information is obtained from the accompanying 1992 dated letter from the clerk of district court for the State of Montana. According to Montana court records, George Perry used "a heavy revolver" to "beat and strike and wound" Lula Holman and "inflicted grievous bodily harm upon Holman." Perry was sentenced to "not less than 18 months or more than three years" in the state prison and fined $200.00. Copies of the original court documents, including the May 1921 arrest warrant, are included. Provenance: The John Fox Collection

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 S&W American

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Historic Butte, Montana Police Officer Edward J. O'Connor Revolver and Pistol Holster -A) Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless 4th Model Double Action Revolver

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 68

Pair of Pistols Owned by Butte, MO Officer Edward J. O'Connor

This pair of pistols and the holster rig belonged to Officer Edward J. O'Connor of Butte, Montana. O'Connor was born in 1910 and join the Butte Police Department in 1929 at the age of 19. O'Connor was a fine officer by all accounts and attend the National Police Academy run by the FBI and also helped in the capture of Harmon and Margaret Waley, the perpetrators of the infamous Weyerhaeuser kidnapping. He passed away in 1939 after a long battle with meningitis. Standard markings and features. Matching serial number on the barrel, barrel latch, cylinder, butt, and right grip panel. Includes a custom made leather holster rig made to fit both guns and a spare magazine, extra magazine for "B", detective's badge, and a letter proclaiming the pair as carried in the line by O'Connor but listing his date of passing incorrectly as 1938.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25 ACP, 38 S&W

Price Realized:

Smith & Wesson Model No. 3 Russian 3rd Model Single Action Revolver with Relief Carved Mexican Eagle Grip and Factory Letter

Lot 70

Smith & Wesson Model No. 3 Russian 3rd Model Revolver

The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped on December 1, 1876 and delivered to M.W. Robinson Co., New York City with a 6 1/2 inch barrel, nickel finish, butt swivel and smooth walnut grips. This was an order of 60 units of which 40 were blued and 20, like this revolver, were plated in nickel. The barrel rib has the one-line address/patent dates marking ending with "RUSSIAN MODEL." Illegible or mismatched assembly marks. The left grip panel features a relief carved Mexican eagle, suggesting that this revolver spent time along the U.S./Mexico border. Its well served frontier life is evident in the improvised front sight. Those living on the frontier had to be their own gunsmith. A true American frontier sidearm, the Model No. 3 Russian 3rd Model revolver was carried by celebrated lawman Pat Garrett and notorious outlaw Charlie Pitts (aka Sam Wells). Provenance: The John Fox Collection

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 S&W Russian

Price Realized:

Smith & Wesson Model Number 1 1/2 Second Issue Single Action Revolver with Carved Mexican Eagle Grips

Lot 71

Smith & Wesson Model Number 1 1/2 2nd Issue Revolver

Manufactured from 1868 to 1875. Standard Smith & Wesson markings and matching assembly mark on the barrel, cylinder, and grip frame. Custom Mexican eagle carved left grip panel with both panels numbered to another gun. Provenance: The John Fox Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 Long RF

Price Realized:

Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action Revolver Inscribed to Montana Businessman J. B. Featherman with Pearl Grips and Factory Letter

Lot 72

Smith & Wesson .44 DA Revolver, J. B. Featherman Inscribed

The included Smith & Wesson factory letter states that this revolver was shipped to Hibbard, Spencer & Bartlett & co. of Chicago, Illinois on June 17, 1885. It also states that no special features were listed making it a standard revolver. Matching serial numbers on the barrel latch, barrel, cylinder, and butt. The standard grips have been replaced with attractively carved pearl steer head grips and the back strap has been inscribed "J. B. Featherman". James B. Featherman joined his uncle John's mercantile business in New Chicago, Montana and helped to expand to a second location in Drummond, Montana. James acted as the Postmaster of Drummond for 28 years as the store not only supplied general goods, but housed the local post office, making him a natural choice for the position. The Feathermans sold the business in 1915 to H. J. Faust and C. N. Bassett who renamed the company Faust-Bassett Co. Included with the revolver is a photograph of the J.A. & J. B. Featherman store in Drummond from before 1915 as well as a hand written page of the company ledger. Provenance: The John Fox Collection

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 S&W Russian

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Documented Nimschke New York Engraved Smith & Wesson No. 3 American 2nd Model Single Action Revolver in Rare .44 Henry Rimfire with Lion Head Cap and Relief Carved Mexican Eagle Grips

Lot 208

Nimschke Engraved Smith & Wesson No. 3 American Revolver

Manufactured from 1872 to 1874. This is one of approximately 3,014 very rare 6" No. 3 American 2nd Models chambered in the highly prized .44 Henry rimfire cartridge. Of the 3,014 produced, only 2,157 lack a notched hammer like this example. Many Rimfire chambered American's went to Mexico through the S&W distributor Wexell & DeGress where they saw hard use. Fine condition examples like this revolver are rarely encountered. Overall this is a very rare variation of the No. 3 American that features a period New York scroll engraving on a punch dot background as well as a relief lion's head grip cap. Matching assembly numbers on the cylinder, barrel and barrel latch. The revolver is pictured in John Parsons' "Smith & Wesson Revolvers" on page 128. A relief carved Mexican eagle decorates the right grip panel. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

Price Realized:

Well-Documented, NRA Silver Medal Award Winning Cased Pair of Consecutively Serialized, Exhibition Quality Gustave Young Factory Engraved and Gold Plated Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Revolvers Presented by the Prince of Wales to Famed Marksman Captain Leon Martin Formerly of the Famed Harolds Club Collection -A) Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Revolver

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 209

Presentation Pair of Smith & Wesson New Model 3 Target Revolvers

This presentation set of consecutively serialized S&W New Model No. 3 Target Revolvers feature splendid, highly sought after factory engraving by famed Master Engraver Gustave Young. Young worked with Smith & Wesson as early as 1865 after serving as Colt's Master Engraver and was the in-house engraver for Smith & Wesson starting in 1869 until his death in 1895. His sons, Oscar, Eugene, and Robert, also worked for Smith & Wesson and used similar styles. On these revolvers Young's elaborate, exhibition quality scrollwork on a punch dot background covers 80% the surfaces. The two-line barrel rib legends end with the reissue patent date. Matching respective serial numbers are on the butt, cylinder, barrel, and barrel latch. Each revolver has a gold plated barrel, cylinder and frame and smooth pearl grips. The leather bound presentation case is lined in velour. The interior of the lid has a presentation placard. This placard is in French and translates, "Revolvers offered by the Prince of Wales, King of England, to Captain Leon Martin, First Marksman of the World." This set will factory letter as a special order item shipped on June 18, 1891 to C.L. Daily. Daily was a sharpshooter and associate of famed American showman Buffalo Bill. In 1883, Buffalo Bill founded "Buffalo Bill's Wild West", a circus-like extravaganza that toured widely for three decades in the United States and later throughout Europe. His legendary show was a highly popular form of late 19th century entertainment that featured Native Americans and cowboys performing elaborate productions, which helped to solidify the legend of the American Western Frontier that still resonates today. In 1887, the show traveled to Europe. In all, Buffalo Bill’s Wild West toured Europe eight times. The first four tours occurred between 1887 and 1892 and the last four from 1902 to 1906, bringing to Europe an exotic form of American entertainment which was even viewed by Queen Victoria and members of the royal family, including the Prince of Wales. Capt. Martin was a British Army officer who performed at a shooting exhibition for which these revolvers were presented. Purportedly, this event was held in conjunction with Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West while touring in Europe. Martin, who was a contemporary of machine gun inventor Hiram Maxim, performed with him at shooting events in the 1890s and early 1900s in the United Kingdom and United States and even took part in publicly testing a "bullet-proof coat" in 1894 (copy of newspaper article included). The revolvers are identified and pictured in R.L. Wilson and Greg Martin's "Buffalo Bill's Wild West: An American Legend" on page 95 (the barrel length and caliber are incorrectly listed) and in Hank Bowman's "Famous Guns from the Harolds Club Collection" on page 122. Both books are included. The Harolds Club was a Reno, Nevada, casino that opened in 1935 and closed in 1995. By the early 1960s, the Harolds Club possessed a collection of some 3,000 guns in all with about 2,000 displayed in the Roaring Camp Room, the Silver Dollar Bar, and elsewhere throughout the casino. Co-owner Harold Smith Sr. called it "one of the world's greatest gun collections," but in 1993 the collection was sold to Butterfield & Butterfield, and the guns were auctioned off in 1994. In May 2010, this set was awarded the National Rifle Association's Annual Meetings "10 Best" Silver Medal Arms Award, "one of a maximum of ten certificates awarded each year to arms of outstanding historical value, or beauty, or rarity, selected from displays of the NRA's Affiliated Gun Collector Organizations," in Charlotte, North Carolina. The silver medal, No. 488, is included.

Documentation

Has Box

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 S&W Russian

Price Realized:

Lot 210

Smith & Wesson No. 3 American 2nd Model Single Action Revolver

Manufactured from 1872 to 1874. The barrel rib has the one-line address/patent dates marking. British proofs are stamped on the barrel and cylinder. The right grip panel is numbered to the gun. Matching assembly numbers are on the grip frame, cylinder, barrel and barrel latch. Includes a Cogswell & Harrison, London retailer case with the paper retailer label on the interior of the lid and containing an oiler and a cleaning rod. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

Has Box

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 S&W American

Price Realized:

Lot 211

Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver

Introduced in 1878. The scarce 6 inch barrel has the two-line address/patent dates marking. Matching serial numbers are on the butt, cylinder, barrel and barrel latch. The right grip panel has a wonderful relief carved Mexican eagle. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 S&W Russian

Price Realized:

Lot 212

Nickel Plated Smith & Wesson Model 320 Revolving Rifle

Manufactured 1879 to 1887 with a total production of only 977, this is one of the rarest Smith & Wesson firearms produced. Of the 977 manufactured, only 514 were made with the 18 inch barrel and only approximately 85-90 featured nickel plating, which is less than 10% of all production. This scarce and unusual Revolving Rifle was manufactured using the frame, cylinder and basic action of the New Model No. 3 revolver with some minor differences in the hammer and trigger, with the barrel composed of two pieces. A slot is cut into the butt and a hole drilled in the back strap to accommodate the shoulder stock, which is included. The 18 inch barrel features a blade front sight, a two leaf folding rear sight and a solid rib stamped with the two-line address/patent dates marking. Matching serial numbers are on the butt, cylinder, barrel and barrel latch. The forearm and grips are checkered red mottled hard rubber featuring S&W monograms. The stock is smooth walnut with nickel attaching iron and a checkered hard rubber buttplate with S&W monogram. The original hard leather case has brass corner protectors, felt lining and three compartments (one for the rifle, one for the stock and one for a box of cartridges). Comes with the rare stock tang peep sight and barrel globe front sight combination, and an equally rare full "picture label" box of UMC .320 S&W Revolving Rifle cartridges.

Has Box

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 320

Price Realized:

Lot 213

Cased Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 First Issue First Type Revolver

The Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 First Issue Revolvers were the first successful American metallic cartridge. They were manufactured in 1857-1860. Only a little over 200 of the original version were manufactured. On these early revolvers the recoil plate rotates with the cylinder and has a small key on the left side of the recoil shield. They also have a "bayonet" style barrel catch. The revolver features a low rounded blade front sight, "SMITH & WESSON. SPRINGFIELD. MASS." on top of the rib, a notch rear sight, Rollin White patent marking around the cylinder, rounded profile brass frame, and matching serial numbers on the barrel lug, cylinder face, both grips, and toe. The bottom of the grips at the heel have "E/J" on the left and what looks like an anchor on the right. It comes in a scarce gutta percha case. Per the NRA Museums: "the firm later offered an optional gutta percha case for an additional charge of $1.25. Approximately 5,000 of these cases, which were produced by Littlefield, Parsons & Co., included a bas relief design featuring the revolver and the Smith & Wesson name on the lid. These cases are rarely encountered today." In addition to the First Issue revolver on the lid, it has "MANUFACTURED ONLY BY/SMITH & WESSON/SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS," revolvers around the upper and lower border, patriotic designs on the corners of the lid and revolvers on the border of the bottom of the case. The inside of the case has brown velvet lining with embossed patterns and a cartridge block. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

Has Box

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF Short

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Wells Fargo Marked U.S. Smith & Wesson First Model Schofield Single Action Revolver

Lot 214

Wells Fargo Smith & Wesson Schofield Revolver

This revolver is one of 3,000 First Model Schofields purchased by the U.S. Government. They were used by the U.S. Army for only a few years before being sold as surplus on the civilian market and used in the West by Wells Fargo express agents and many others. The U.S. military markings include "US" stamped on the butt, "L" and "P" stamped on the barrel and "L" on the rear cylinder face. The right side of the ejector rod shroud has the Wells Fargo marking: "W.F.&CO. EX. 2916". The barrel has been shortened during it period of use as was common with 19th century revolvers purchased by the various express companies. Matching serial numbers on the butt, right grip panel and cylinder. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45 S&W Schofield

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Smith & Wesson Model No. 3 Russian 3rd Model Single Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Lot 215

Smith & Wesson Model No. 3 Russian 3rd Model Revolver

The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped on February 13, 1877 and delivered to M.W. Robinson Co., New York City with a 6 1/2 inch barrel, nickel finish, butt swivel and smooth walnut grips. The barrel rib has the one-line address/patent dates marking ending with "RUSSIAN MODEL." The right grip panel is numbered to the gun. Matching assembly numbers are on the grip frame, cylinder, barrel and barrel latch. A true American frontier sidearm, the Model No. 3 Russian 3rd Model revolver was carried by celebrated lawman Pat Garrett and notorious outlaw Charlie Pitts (aka Sam Wells). Provenance: The John Fox Collection

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 S&W Russian

Price Realized:

Lot 216

Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action Frontier Revolver

All frames for this model were manufactured pre-1899, but finished revolvers were shipped as late as 1913. It has the 1 9/16 inch cylinder to accommodate the .44 WCF cartridge. Matching serial numbers are on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder, barrel and barrel latch.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

Price Realized:

Smith & Wesson Model No. 3 Russian 1st Model Single Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Lot 217

Smith & Wesson Model No. 3 Russian 1st Model Revolver

The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped on August 15, 1872 and delivered to M.W. Robinson Co. of New York City with an 8-inch barrel, blue finish and smooth walnut grips. This shipment was for 100 units of the Russian Model. The right grip panel and barrel latch are numbered to another gun. Matching assembly numbers are on the grip frame, cylinder and barrel. Underside of barrel stamped "44 [illegible]." The revolver falls into the commercial serial number range and has the one-line address/patent dates rib marking ending with "RUSSIAN MODEL." Provenance: The John Fox Collection

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 S&W Russian

Price Realized:

Lot 218

U.S. Smith & Wesson First Model Schofield Single Action Revolver

Only 3,035 First Model Schofield revolvers were manufactured, all in 1875. 3,000 were purchased by the U.S. Government for use in the West, 35 were sold on the civilian market. The U.S. models are known to have been issued to the 4th Cavalry while they were hunting for Geronimo and the Buffalo Soldiers during the Indian Wars. Many were altered and used by Wells, Fargo & Co. and various S&W No. 3 variations are known to have been used by legendary western outlaws, lawmen, and soldiers. This example has a pinned, round blade front sight, grooved rib and top strap, notch in the latch for a rear sight, "SCHOFIELD'S PAT. APR. 22D 1873" on the right side of the barrel, "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A. PAT. JAN. 7TH/& 24TH 65. JULY 11TH 65. AUG. 24th 69. JULY 25TH 71" on the left side, "L" (Samuel B. Lewis) and "P" on the bottom of the barrel lug, "U.S." at the toe of the butt, and cylinder numbered to the gun along with "L" stamped on the rear face. The right grip panel is numbered to the gun and the left panel has a script letter cartouche. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45 S&W Schofield

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Lot 220

Smith & Wesson No. 3 Third Model Russian Revolver

Manufactured from 1874 to 1878. The barrel rib legend ends with "RUSSIAN MODEL." The cylinder, barrel and barrel latch are unnumbered. The left side of the grip panel features a relief carved Mexican eagle.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 S&W Russian

Price Realized:

Lot 222

Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Single Action Revolver

Introduced in 1878. Target sights, two-line address/patent dates barrel rib marking, British proofs stamped on the left side of the barrel, right side of frame and each cylinder flute, and matching serial numbers are on the butt, cylinder, barrel and barrel latch. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 S&W Russian

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Gold and silver Plated New York Engraved Smith & Wesson .32 Safety Hammerless First Model Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips

Lot 223

Smith & Wesson .32 Safety Hammerless First Model Revolver

Manufactured 1888-1902. Near full coverage New York style floral scroll engraving on a punchdot background. Silver plated frame and barrel with gold plated cylinder and triggerguard as well as pearl grips. Matching serial number on the cylinder and butt. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 S&W

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Silver Plated Smith & Wesson .38 Double Action Third Model Revolver with Silver Plated Grips

Lot 224

Silver Plated Smith & Wesson 38 Double Action 3rd Model Revolver

Manufactured from 1884 to 1895. Standard markings and features other than the silver plated finish and DeGress style silver plated grips showing relief floral designs. Matching serial numbers on the barrel, barrel latch, cylinder, and butt. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 S&W

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Cased Oscar Young Factory Engraved and Silver Plated Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless Second Model Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips and Scarce 5 Inch Barrel

Lot 226

Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless 2nd Model Revolver

Manufactured from 1887 to 1890. Grade 3 factory engraved in broad floral scroll with areas of punch dot background between scrolls by S&W Master Engraver Oscar Young. Standard Smith & Wesson markings and the scarce 5 inch barrel. Matching serial number on the barrel, cylinder, and butt. Includes period hardwood case with 21 .38 S&W cartridges in the block. Provenance: The Roger Muckerheide Collection

Has Box

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 S&W

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New York Engraved Gold and Silver Plated Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless Third Model Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips and Hartley & Graham Retailer Case

Lot 227

Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless Third Model Revolver

Manufactured 1890 to 1898. Near full coverage Nimschke style New York style scroll engraving on a punchdot background, possibly done by Hartley & Graham. Gold plated cylinder and triggerguard. Matching serial number on the barrel, cylinder, and butt. Includes leather bound "Hartley & Graham/New York." marked case and cleaning tools. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

Has Box

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 S&W

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Documented Smith & Wesson .357 Registered Magnum Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Lot 371

Smith & Wesson .357 Registered Magnum Revolver

This Registered Magnum, registration number 3649, is one of only 735 Registered Magnums manufactured with 8 3/4 inch barrels. The accompanying factory letter states this revolver was shipped on April 8, 1938 and delivered to Peirson Hardware Co. of Pittsfield, MA with an 8 3/4 inch barrel, Patridge front sight, square notch rear sight, blue finish and checkered walnut Magna grips (currently fitted with Roper grips). Also comes with other documents (copies) related to this revolver provided by the S&W Historical Foundation: March 12, 1938 dated order on Peirson Hardware Co. letterhead confirming barrel length and sights, S&W order, and April 8, 1938 sales receipt for this revolver at a total cost of $39.27. Matching serial numbers on the butt, cylinder, and ejector shroud.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 357 magnum

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Very Scarce Smith & Wesson K-32 Masterpiece "Pre-Model 16" Target Double Action Revolver with Gold Box

Lot 372

Smith & Wesson K-32 Masterpiece "Pre-Model 16" Target Revolver

This is a scarce Heavy Barrel K-32 Masterpiece "Pre-Model 16" Target revolver manufactured in 1955. Finished in bright blue and built on the square butt K target 5 screw frame and pinned 6 inch barrel. It is one of the rarest post-war K frame revolvers manufactured by S&W . This example has a barrel marked "SMITH & WESSON" on the left side, and "32 S.&W. LONG" on the right side of the barrel. The right side of the frame is marked with the Smith & Wesson address, and the right side plate has a large S&W trademark. The number matching cylinder measures 1.56 inches long. The barrel is also numbered to the gun, and the frame and crane have matching assembly number "74194." It is fitted with fixed blade front and adjustable notch rear sights. The checkered hammer and serrated trigger are casehardened. The grip straps are serrated. Original checkered walnut grips with the right grip numbered to the gun. Includes hand-numbered original box with tools. Provenance: The Dr. Robert Azar Collection

Has Box

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 S&W Long

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Smith & Wesson K-22 First Model Outdoorsman Double Action Revolver

Lot 373

Smith & Wesson K-22 First Model Outdoorsman Revolver

Manufactured from 1931 to 1940. Matching serial number on the barrel, cylinder, butt, and right grip panel. Standard markings, Patridge blade front sight, and adjustable rear sight. Provenance: The John Fox Collection

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

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Smith & Wesson .22/32 Hand Ejector Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips and Factory Letter

Lot 374

Smith & Wesson .22/32 Hand Ejector Revolver

The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped on October 18, 1915 and delivered to J.S. Darling (address not listed). Pinned blade front and adjustable notch rear sights. Matching serial numbers on the front strip, cylinder and barrel. Provenance: The John Fox Collection

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

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Denise Therion Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 19-4 Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter and Box

Lot 375

Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 19-4 Revolver with Letter

Manufactured in 1980. With included factory letter indicating this revolver as originally shipped with "Class C" engraving to Clearfield Hardware Co., Clearfield, PA on August 18, 1981. About 60% coverage floral scroll engraving on the frame, cylinder, and barrel. Includes original box. Historian Roy Jinks states in the letter it is his opinion that the well known female engraver, Denise therion, did the engraving for Smith & Wesson.

Documentation

Has Box

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 357 magnum

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Jeff Flannery Engraved and Gold Plated Smith & Wesson Model 36 Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips

Lot 376

Engraved and Gold Plated Smith & Wesson Model 36 Revolver

Manufactured in 1983. 24 karat gold plate finish with full coverage floral scroll engraving by Jeff Flannery (signed "JF" on left side of frame) and fitted with grips.

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 38 S&W special

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Factory "Class A" Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 63 Double Action Revolver with Box

Lot 377

"Class A" Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 63 Revolver

Manufactured in 1981. With near full coverage "Class A" Factory floral scroll engraving. Includes original S&W blue box featuring an "A/ENG" sticker on the end label.

Has Box

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

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Two Tone Mike Dubber Engraved and Gold Inlaid Smith & Wesson Model 18 Double Action Revolver

Lot 378

Dubber Engraved Gold Inlaid Smith & Wesson Model 18 Revolver

Manufactured in 1958. Features two tone nickel and bluing with gold band on the rear of the cylinder. Near full coverage floral scroll and punch dot background engraving with "DUBBER" marked ahead of trigger guard. Right grip numbered to the gun. An exceptional engraved Smith & Wesson by the well known firearms engraver Mike Dubber who is more often known for his work as the Master Engraver at Colt Firearms for many years.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

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Lot 379

Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 36 Revolver

Manufactured between 1962 and 1969. With the 3-screw frame, the early style pinned barrel, and near full coverage floral scroll engraving. Complete with later S&W blue box marked "Engraved" on non-original end label.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 S&W special

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Lot 380

Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 66 Double Action Revolver

Manufactured in 1971. 80% coverage floral scroll engraving that is signed by the Arizona engraver Mel Wood ("MEL") on the left side of the frame. With non-matching S&W factory blue box for a Model 19.

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Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 357 magnum

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Oil Themed Ralph P. Bone Signed Engraved and Gold Inlaid Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector 3rd Model Double Action Revolver

Lot 381

Embellished Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector DA Revolver

Manufactured in 1931-1932 and subsequently embellished by Master Engraver Ralph P. Bone. This revolver features an inlaid gold band at the muzzle and breech on the barrel, gold inlaid panel borders on the frame and recoil shield, an outline on the cylinder which follows the engraving, and a band at the rear of the cylinder. Within the panels on the frame are motifs of floral scroll engraving on a matted background. The sides of the top-strap feature a twisted rope pattern. The barrel has wedge motifs coming off the muzzle and breech as well as border engraving just ahead of the gold band at the breech with barrel markings in their own panels. The grip knuckle is engraved with an oil tower scene. "ENG. BY R.P. BONE" beneath the cylinder release.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 44 special

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Angelo Bee Signed, Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid Smith & Wesson Model 60 Double Action Revolver

Lot 382

Engraved and Gold Inlaid Smith & Wesson Model 60 DA Revolver

Manufactured in 1979-80 and subsequently custom engraved. Features near full coverage floral scrollwork on punch dot background with an eagle mountain scene on the right side done by Master Engraver Angelo Bee. The eagle and barrel markings are all gold inlaid. The frame just ahead of the cylinder stop contains Bee's "ABEE" signature. Serrated ramp front and notch rear sights.

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 38 special

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Angelo Bee Signed, Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 29 Double Action Revolver

Lot 383

Engraved and Gold Inlaid Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 29 Revolver

Manufactured in 1954/55 per the original S prefix serial number. The revolver was subsequently engraved and gold inlaid by Master Engraver Angelo Bee. When the revolver was embellished the original serial number on the butt was removed; however, this original serial number (S130916) remains on the cylinder. The barrel features a gold inlaid band at the muzzle and at the frame, the latter of which continues onto the ejector hood, and gold inlaid barrel markings, as well as floral scroll engraving with a punch dot background. The frame and cylinder, both of which feature near full coverage floral scroll engraving, have gold inlaid borders. A gold inlaid bear can be found in a woods scene on the left side of the frame while the right depicts a mounted cowboy lassoing a horse in a desert scene, both horses and the cowboy are gold inlaid.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Magnum

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Lot 457

Smith & Wesson Mark II 9mm Semi-Automatic Light Rifle

Developed in the late 1930s and early 1940s, the Smith & Wesson Light Rifle, aka the Model 1940, was conceived in response to a request by Great Britain for a lightweight semi-automatic rifle. S&W's response was mechanically novel, especially in the fully ambidextrous magazine well/ejector chute; this feature was relatively ahead of its time, it was generally outclassed by other carbines and submachine guns on the market, particularly the U.S. M1 Carbine. In competition, it squared off against the now-iconic U.S. M1 Carbine, with the additional handicap of severe ammunition trouble. The Light Rifle had been developed using commercially available 9mm Parabellum ammunition, which was not a chamber pressure match for the military-contract ammo issued during the test. S&W revisited the drawing board, resulting in the Mark II, which integrated a machined steel sleeve around the receiver, which acted as a reinforcement as well as a positive bolt-blocking safety. This was not enough to save the project, and the British shelved the Light Rifle, demanded a refund on their advance, and, once the pressing matter of World War II was resolved, took their stock of unwanted Light Rifles and threw them in the English Channel. According to the Smith & Wesson historian, in 1974 Smith & Wesson found a limited number of unfired 1940 light rifles packed in crates. These were classified as Curio & Relic items and sold as collector's pieces. According to Jinks on page 240 of "History of Smith & Wesson," 137 Mark I rifles were found along with 80 Mark II rifles. Many of these survivors are branded with a prominent metal plate (absent on this example) declaring them unsafe to fire. Blade front and elevation adjustable notch rear sights, with a fluted barrel, ribbed safety, signature combination magazine well/ejector port, and a smooth stock with a ribbed buttplate numbered to match the rifle. Includes a non-factory storage case, correct original leather sling, three extra magazine, spanner wrench, and manual.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 9 mm para

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Rare and Highly Desirable U.S.A.F. Smith & Wesson "Baby Aircrewman" Double Action Revolver with Holster Rig

Lot 472

U.S.A.F. Smith & Wesson "Baby Aircrewman" Revolver

This is a rare and desirable example of a Smith & Wesson four-screw J-frame revolver produced on government contract for the U.S. Air Force known by collectors as the coveted Baby Aircrewman. The revolvers were intended for use by flight crews as survival weapons in the event of an emergency. Smith & Wesson reportedly manufactured 605 J-frame Aircrewmen, and, like this example, they fall into the A.F.NO. 1795 to A.F.NO. 2399 serial number range. (Smith & Wesson also manufactured a version based on the five-screw K-frame, which fall into the serial number range A.F. NO. 1190 to A.F. NO.1794.) The Baby Aircrewman model was subsequently rejected because of problems with the alloy cylinder and most were destroyed by the government with very few examples surviving. Smith & Wesson experts and authors of "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson", Jim Supica and Richard Nahas, estimate that 10 to 15 revolvers survived. The revolver has a 2 inch barrel numbered to the gun on the underside, 5-shot alloy cylinder numbered to the gun on the rear face and marked "8" under the ejector which is also numbered to match, alloy J-frame with four screws and checkered grips with U.S. Air Force medallions. These Air Force medallions are only found on the A.F. NO. numbered guns. The inside of the correct replacement right grip is numbered 1998. The barrel is marked "SMITH & WESSON" on the left side and "AIRCREWMAN/38 SPECIAL CTG." on the right side. The frame is marked with the four line Smith & Wesson marking on the right side, and the S&W logo is on the left side. A "P" proofmark is stamped over the trigger guard on the left side. The inside of the frame and crane have matching assembly numbers ("309").The smooth back strap is marked "PROPERTY OF U.S. AIR FORCE." The hammer and trigger are casehardened. The "A.F.No.2050" serial number is marked on the butt. Includes a black leather shoulder holster marked "USAF" on the flap and "55D3513" on the body.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 S&W special

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Documented Montana Cattle Baron Owned Smith & Wesson .32 Single Action Revolver with Box and Factory Letter

Lot 1048

Montana Cattle Baron's Smith & Wesson 32 Single Action Revolver

The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped on May 26, 1878 and delivered to M.W. Robinson of New York City. Comes with a correct period box. The included statement of provenance certifies that the revolver was once part of the Conrad Warren estate and was "owned by Johnny Bielenberg, the half brother and business partner of Conrad Kohrs in his cattle business based on Cotton Wood Creek at Deer Lodge, Montana." The Kohrs-Warren family was associated with the Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site at Deer Lodge, Montana. As perfectly explained on the National Park Service website, "Wide open spaces, the hard-working cowboy, his spirited cow pony, and vast herds of cattle are among the strongest symbols of the American West. Once the headquarters of a 10 million acre cattle empire, Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site preserves these symbols and commemorates the role of cattlemen in American history." Kohrs and Bielenberg were among the first cattle ranchers to recover from the disastrous winter of 1886-1887 that left tens of thousands of head of cattle dead. The recovery included the adaptation of modern ranching methods such as purchasing purebred breeding stock, raising and storing feed and fencing. Kohrs earned the nickname "Montana's Cattle King". The ranch was authorized as a National Park in 1972. Provenance: Johnny Bielenberg, Conrad Warren estate, The John Fox Collection

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 S&W

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Rare Early Production Smith & Wesson No. 1 Lever Action Repeating Pistol

Lot 1227

Early Smith & Wesson No. 1 Lever Action Repeating Pistol

This Type I, No. 1 Lever Action Repeating Pistol was manufactured by Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson in Norwich, Connecticut c. 1854. This small frame No. 1 pistol is serial numbered 19 and has the early Type I features that include: (1) flat muzzle, (2) flat magazine lock spring, (3) single screw retaining spring and (4) very rare loading lever with finger spur. The pistol has a "four-inch" part round/part octagon barrel with integral six-shot magazine. The barrel has a nickel silver, pinch-top, front sight and the magazine has a steel, clam-shell shaped follower. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped: "SMITH & WESSON/NORWICH. CT." The right side flat is roll-stamped: "CAST STEEL", and the left side flat is roll-stamped: "PATENT". The iron frame has a small, half-circle cut at the front of the ejection port and a simple notched, flattened cylinder rear sight. The sideplates, top and rear of the frame, back strap and top of the hammer are decorated with the simple but well-executed S&W open scrollwork factory engraving. The two-piece, bag-shaped, rosewood grips have a high polish piano finish. The serial number is stamped on the left side of the frame beneath the grips, on the left side of the hammer and on the inside of both grips. All of the visible serial numbers match. The barrel has a brown finish, the iron frame is blued, and the hammer and lever are color casehardened. Smith & Wesson manufactured approximately 700 No. 1 lever action pistols. The first 100 pistols, like this example, were serial numbered 1-100; subsequent pistols were numbered in 100 gun lots with "A-F" following the serial number. No.1 pistols with Type I features and finger spur loading levers are very rare. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 31 Volcanic

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Exceptionally Rare, Iconic, Documented Deluxe Tiffany & Co. Embellished Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless 3rd Model Double Action Revolver Exhibited at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago with Factory Letter

Lot 1228

1893 World's Fair Tiffany S&W 38 Safety Hammerless Revolver

Self-described as an “American multinational luxury jewelry and specialty retailer,” Tiffany & Co. created some the most spectacular and expensive highly embellished deluxe handguns and rifles from the late 1880s to the early 1900s for American’s leading firearms manufacturers including Colt, Winchester and most notably Smith & Wesson. Often intended to be showpieces for the World's Columbian Expedition of 1893, such as this example, the Exposition Universelle in Paris of 1900 and the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, NY in 1901, these highly stylized arms fully embodied the classic Art Nouveau style, as clearly demonstrated on this S&W revolver. “Revolvers of the most improved types, mounted in silver, carved ivory, gold, etc. with rich and elaborate decorations,” proclaimed the Tiffany Blue Book catalog, would set a customer back $50.00 to $300.00. Although the number of surviving Tiffany S&Ws remains unknown, they are arguably the rarest and most desirable of the late 19th century American high art firearms. The largest public display of Tiffany embellished 19th century arms can be viewed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Gallery 372. The lion’s share of the display was donated and/or sold by Dr. Gerald Klaz. This Tiffany masterpiece was exhibited at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago as confirmed in S&W’s period publication “Description and Prices of Finely Decorated Revolvers Prepared for World’s Fair at Chicago, 1893.” Among the 5 page list of the numerous S&Ws displayed at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair S&Ws, this revolver is described as “Safety Hammerless Revolver, 38 calibre, heavy silver scroll and flowers, No. 83748” at a price of $160.00. The sterling silver Tiffany grip covers the frame and recoil shield and features masterful full coverage relief scroll and floral pattern. The silver plated barrel and cylinder have an etched pattern on a matte background that matches the grip. Tiffany normally marked each piece they made on special order. However, this example lacks such a visible marking. The serial number “83748” appears on the cylinder and barrel. The accompanying factory letter states the revolver with a 4 inch barrel, nickel finish and checkered black hard rubber grips when shipped on August 31, 1894 and delivered to Hartley & Graham Co. of New York City. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 S&W

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Extremely Rare Tiffany Shipped and Deluxe Embellished Smith & Wesson .32 Safety Hammerless 1st Model Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Lot 1229

Tiffany Smith & Wesson 32 Safety Hammerless Revolver

From the 1880s to the early 1900s, the self-described “American multinational luxury jewelry and specialty retailer” Tiffany & Co. created spectacular and expensive highly embellished deluxe handguns and rifles for America’s leading firearms manufacturers such as Colt, Winchester and Smith & Wesson. The “rich and elaborate decorations” on handguns alone set a customer back $50.00 to $300.00 or about $1,400.00 to $8,600.00 in today’s money. The number of surviving Tiffany firearms remain unknown, but studies clearly show that S&W benefited the most from Tiffany’s world renowned master craftsmanship. Tiffany S&Ws are arguably the rarest and most desirable of the late 19th century American high art firearms, and offered here is one of those rare prizes in firearms art collecting that help define a private or public collection. The largest public display of Tiffany embellished 19th century arms can be viewed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Gallery 372. The lion’s share of the display was donated and/or sold by Dr. Gerald Klaz. Tiffany marked each piece they made on special order. The sterling silver grip on this revolver features fine etched Art Nouveau style floral scrollwork. The grip is signed “TIFFANY & CO./10076M7806/STERLING.” The numbers refer to the pattern and order and the letter “M” denotes Tiffany products which were made from 1873 to 1891. The etching extends to the rear of the frame with the original owners initials “P.D.O.” amongst the embellishment on the left side. The serial number “23990” appears on the cylinder and barrel. The accompanying factory letter lists this fine and highly sought after piece of 19th century firearms art with a 3 ½ inch barrel, nickel finish and checkered black hard rubber grips when shipped on October 30, 1889 and delivered directly to Tiffany & Co. of New York City. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 S&W

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Exceptionally Rare, Iconic, Inscribed, Deluxe Tiffany & Co. Embellished Smith & Wesson .32 Double Action Third Model Revolver with Factory Letter

Lot 1230

Tiffany Smith & Wesson .32 Double Action Revolver

From the 1880s to the early 1900s, the self-described “American multinational luxury jewelry and specialty retailer” Tiffany & Co. created spectacular and expensive highly embellished deluxe handguns and rifles for America’s leading firearms manufacturers such as Colt, Winchester and Smith & Wesson. The “rich and elaborate decorations” on handguns alone set a customer back $50.00 to $300.00 or about $1,400.00 to $8,600.00 in today’s money. The number of surviving Tiffany firearms remains unknown, but studies clearly show that S&W benefited the most from Tiffany’s world renowned master craftsmanship. Tiffany S&Ws are arguably the rarest and most desirable of the late 19th century American high art firearms, and offered here is one of those rare prizes in firearms art collecting that help define a private or public collection. The largest public display of Tiffany embellished 19th century arms can be viewed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Gallery 372. The lion’s share of the display was donated and/or sold by Dr. Gerald Klaz. Tiffany marked each piece they made on special order. This grip is signed “TIFFANY CO/STERLING/M.” The letter “M” denotes Tiffany products which were made from 1873 to 1891. The hand hammered silver one piece grip features relief inscriptions and relief swirl patterns. The inscription is the following: the number “21” on the butt and the date “NOV. 30th/1883” in the finger grooves, possibly noting the milestone 21st birthday of the original owner. The serial number “36365” appears on the cylinder, barrel and barrel latch. The accompanying factory letter lists this fine and highly sought after piece of 19th century firearms art with a 3 ½ inch barrel, nickel finish and checkered hard rubber grips when shipped on October 6, 1882 and delivered to M.W. Robinson Co. of New York City. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 S&W

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Cased Civil War Union Naval Presentation New York Engraved Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 "Old Army" Revolver with Relief Carved Patriotic Pearl Grip

Lot 1231

Civil War Presentation Smith & Wesson No. 2 Revolver

Manufactured in 1864-1865. Fine floral scrollwork on a punch dot background decorate the barrel lug, cylinder, frame and back strap. The sides of the barrel feature a flourish of scrollwork at the breech and entwining line motif. The upper left barrel flat has the inscription: “Presented to C.G. Batchelder by Officers of the USS Stars & Stripes/For the rescue of two of those Officers at the risk of his own life.” Both grip panels are numbered to the gun. The left grip panel features a wonderful relief carved Union patriotic motif. Matching assembly marks are on the grip frame and barrel. The period partitioned case contains a cleaning rod, case key, container and empty ultra rare period S&W manufactured dark blue label .32 cartridge box. Batchelder and the rescue referenced in the inscription have yet to be identified. Charles G. Batchelder of the 18th Regiment, Veteran Reserve Corps and several Charles Batchelders serving with various Massachusetts and Maine regiments are listed in the U.S. National Park Service Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database. A search for sailors lacked any results. Nevertheless, this high presentation grade S&W is a grand expression of the naval officers’ appreciation and acknowledgment of Batchelder’s assistance during a life or death situation. Purchased by the U.S. Navy in 1861, the USS Stars and Stripes was originally assigned to the Atlantic Blockading Squadron and participated in the attacks at Roanoke Island and New Bern in early 1862. By the fall of 1862, the 407 ton steamer gunboat was reassigned to the East Gulf of Mexico Blockading Squadron off the coast of Florida and went on to destroy a Confederate fishery at Marsh Island while also capturing troops stationed there. The ship’s crew was credited for capturing the schooner Charity, the British ship Mary Elizabeth while attempting to deliver salt and fruit to the Confederacy and the schooner SS Laura and assisted in destroying the steamer SS Modern Greece. After the Civil War, the ship was sold at public auction for commercial use, renamed Metropolis and was wrecked in early 1878. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 RF

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Lot 1232

Smith & Wesson Model Number One 1st Issue 2nd Type Revolver

Offered here is a S&W Model Number One 1st Issue 2nd Type revolver which features the rare "bayonet" or flat spring barrel latch found only on the first approximately 1,130 Model Number One 1st Issue revolvers (1st and 2nd Type) and rare full silver finish. The revolver also has the revolving recoil plate attached to the frame. The barrel rib has the one-line address, the cylinder has the 1855 patent marking, and matching serial numbers are on the butt, both grip panels, barrel and cylinder. The period case contains an empty cartridge block and cleaning rod. The bottom of the case is period marked in pencil "James Clarke April 29, 1869." Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF

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Factory Engraved and Inscribed "Club Gun" Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Single Action Revolver with Scarce 8 Inch Barrel

Lot 1233

Engraved Club Gun Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Revolver

Offered here is a highly desirable and exceptionally rare factory "Club Gun" serial number "058" inscribed to Charles F. Armstrong. "Club Guns" are a special group of handguns S&W gave or loaned to factory personnel, shooting clubs and/or notable shooters as samples or test guns. These highly prized guns were generally assigned "zero" serial number prefixes, but early production guns are found with the serial numbers containing the letter "O" or the letter "C." The "058" serial number is on the butt, cylinder and barrel. The barrel latch is unnumbered. An S&W factory diamond “B” refinish mark appears on the grip frame and rear cylinder face under the ejector. The revolver has target sights, scarce 8 inch barrel, checkered grip straps and one-line address on the barrel rib. It has been estimated that no more than 50-75 New Model No. 3 Revolvers were manufactured with 8 inch barrels and target sights. The frame, top strap, barrel sides, and cylinder flats feature wonderful factory engraved floral scrollwork on a punch dot background. Amongst the scrollwork on the side plate is a panel with the inscription “CHAS. F. ARMSTRONG.” Fitted with gold S&W medallion pearl grips. Charles F. Armstrong was a Pennsylvania politician and a target shooting instructor. From 1919 to 1929 Charles F. Armstrong (1866-1934) served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Captain Charles F. Armstrong served as the California State Range Officer circa 1910s whose responsibilities included instructing U.S. Army personnel in target shooting drills. The Factory Club Gun records show serial number "058" as having originally been a 6 1/2 inch, blue finish, .32/44 target model. The revolver was obviously changed to .44 Russian and an 8 inch barrel at the time of its return to the Smith and Wesson Factory for engraving and the other custom features, such as checkered trigger and grip straps. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 S&W Russian

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Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target "Long Strap" Three Barrel Set Revolver with Factory Letter

Lot 1234

Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Three Barrel Set Revolver

The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped on October 29, 1907 to V.B.D.G. Co. (address unknown) with a 6 ½ inch barrel in .44 S&W Russian, target sights and blue finish. Comes with three multi-caliber 6 ½ inch barrel/cylinder sets featuring target sights, respective caliber designation marking on the left side and one-line rib address. Caliber marked New Model No. 3 barrels are rarely encountered. The .38-44 S&W set is not serialized. The .32-44 S&W set features a barrel latch numbered “35624,” just 10 digits away from the revolver serial number (35614). The .44 S&W Russian set, which is currently on the revolver, features a barrel numbered “35654,” just 40 digits away from the revolver serial number, a cylinder numbered to the gun and a removed fixed rear sight. Both .38-44 and .32-44 barrels have pinned Call bead front sights. The left side of the grip frame has a May 1911 factory return date (“5.11”), and the barrel sets are stamped with the S&W factory diamond refinish marking. The other two barrel sets were likely added when the revolver returned to the factory in 1911. All three cylinders are the 1 9/16 inch "long" variation. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 S&W Russian

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Scarce U.S./Wells Fargo Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Revolver

Lot 1235

U.S./Wells Fargo Smith & Wesson Schofield Revolver

U.S. inspection marks "W" and "P" are on the barre and rear cylinder face. "US" is marked on the butt. The revolver was one of a number sold as government surplus by Hartley & Graham or Bannerman who shortened the barrel to 5 inches and was purchased by Wells Fargo. The Wells Fargo marking "W.F. & COS. EX 3753" is stamped under the Schofield patent marking on the right side of the ejector housing. The back of both grip panels have a Mielcarek & Sons gunsmith ink stamp. Matching serial numbers are on the butt, right grip panel and cylinder. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45 S&W Schofield

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Smith & Wesson No. 3 American 2nd Model Single Action Revolver Inscribed to Louis Timmer

Lot 1236

S&W No. 3 American 2nd Model Revolver Inscribed to Louis Timmer

This model was only manufactured from 1872 to 1874. The front sight has been added and the barrel has been shortened during its time of use. Provision for a lanyard ring (filler screw) is present on the butt. Matching assembly numbers are found on the grip frame, cylinder, barrel latch and barrel. The back strap is inscribed "Louis Timmer." Research shows Louis Timmer (1835-1919) is recorded as buried in San Antonio and appears to have been a German immigrant from Hanover who was the proprietor of multiple saloons/hotels in the Southwest in the late 19th century. His establishments included at least: "Timmer House" (formerly the Exchange Hotel) in Silver City, New Mexico, Armjijo Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the Southern Hotel in San Antonio. He also had some claims in the silver mining district in New Mexico. Timmer Way in Silver City is named for him. Provenance: Formerly of the Dr. Gerald Klaz collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 S&W American

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Extremely Scarce, Excellent and Factory Documented Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver with Kelton Safety and Factory Letter

Lot 1237

Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Revolver with Kelton Safety

Offered here is one of the rarest variations of the New Model No. 3 revolver S&W manufactured. This revolver is one of only 20 S&W factory documented New Model No. 3s fitted with a Kelton safety. The Kelton safety is a thumb activated inner locking safety device bar, which, when pressed down by the thumb, allowed the revolver to be fire. The then sitting Assistant Adjutant General of the Army, Colonel John C. Kelton, patented his safety in 1885, the same year the Ordnance Department fitted approximately 25 S&W Schofield revolvers with his safety. At the S&W factory, at least 20 New Model No. 3s were fitted with factory manufactured Kelton safeties. The accompanying factory letter confirms the revolver was factory fitted with a Kelton safety and is one of 20 units produced of this variation in the serial number range 24510-24519. None of the 20 units are recorded as being shipped. This revolver is pictured and identified in Neal and Jinks' "Smith & Wesson 1857-1945" on page 230 and further information related to the Kelton safety appears in the included copy of Ronald A. Ogan's article "A Smith and Wesson New Model 3 Kelton Revolver" published in the June 1982 issue of The Gun Report. The Kelton safety is fitted to the right side of the frame by a single screw. The barrel rib marking ends with the reissue patent date. It has a 1 7/16 inch cylinder. Matching serial numbers appear on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder, barrel and barrel latch. Provenance: The Robert N. Nadler Collection and The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 S&W Russian

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