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Lot #229

Lot 228: Ten American Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2018

Lot 228: Ten American Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2018

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Smith and Wesson .38 Single Action First Model Baby Russian Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38 Single Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 4 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1985
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

Manufactured in 1876-1877.

B) Smith & Wesson .38 Single Action First Issue "Baby Russian" Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38 Single Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 4 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1985
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

Manufactured in 1876-1877.

C) Smith & Wesson 38 Safety Hammerless Fifth Model Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38 Safety Hammerless
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 4 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1985
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

Manufactured in 1907-1940.

D) Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless Fourth Model Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38 Safety Hammerless
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1985
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured in 1898-1907.

E) Smith & Wesson .32 Safety Hammerless First Model Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 32 Safety Hammerless
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 S&W
Barrel: 3 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1985
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured in 1888-1902.

F) Forehand Arms Co. Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Forehand Arms Co
Model: DA
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 S&W
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1985
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured c. 1890-1902.

G) Hopkins & Allen Ranger No. 2 Revolver

Manufacturer: Hopkins & Allen
Model: Ranger No. 2
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 2 5/8 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: mother of pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 1985
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

Marked with the pre-1898 marking.

H) Smith & Wesson Second Model Ladysmith Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: Ladysmith
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22 long
Barrel: 3 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1985
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

Manufactured in 1906-1910.

I) Iver Johnson Defender 89 Revolver

Manufacturer: Iver Johnson Arms Inc
Model: Defender 89
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1985
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured from 1889 to 1899.

J) Engraved Hopkins & Allen Ranger No. 2 Revolver

Manufacturer: Hopkins & Allen
Model: Ranger No. 2
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 3 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 1985
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Pre-1898 marking.

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