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  • Lot #1375
Lot #1374
Lot #1376

Lot 1375: Excellent Smith & Wesson First Model Single Shot Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2011

Lot 1375: Excellent Smith & Wesson First Model Single Shot Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2011

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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Excellent Smith & Wesson First Model Single Shot Pistol

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: Single Shot
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22
Barrel: 10 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1062
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 277
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured circa 1893 to 1905. First Model pistol with the standard barrel marking: "MODEL OF 91" flanked by the two-line Smith and Wesson address and patent dates. Fitted with a recoil shield, pinned blade front and adjustable rear sights, casehardened hammer and trigger guard and black checkered extension grips with S&W logo imprints.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The pistol retains 98% plus original blue finish with loss at the muzzle, speckling of brown and some minor spotting. The trigger guard and hammer retain 97% original case colors. The grips are very good with a patch of shallow pressure marks otherwise sharp and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A spectacular and rare First Model.



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