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Lot 1409:Smith & Wesson 2 Revolver 32

November 30th, 2012|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1409:Smith & Wesson 2 Revolver 32

November 30th, 2012|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$4,000 - $6,000

Superb Condition Smith & Wesson Number Two Army Revolver with Rare Five Inch Barrel

Manufactured from 1861-1874. Round blade front sight with notched rear sight. The barrel is marked "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS." on top of the rib, with the patent marking around the cylinder and the assembly number "LL1" on the barrel lug and cylinder. Fitted with a casehardened, checkered hammer and trigger, and a pair of smooth rosewood grips with a flared butt.

ConditionExcellent, with 95% original original blue finish, showing a few areas of gentle flaking to a brown patina and collector type handling marks. The hammer and ejector retain most of their original case colors, which exhibit a beautiful low-luster natural appearance. Grips are excellent, with a few light pressure dents. Mechanically excellent. A Smith & Wesson collector will search long and hard to find a better example of a Five Inch Number Two Revolver.

Details

ManufacturerSmith & Wesson

Model2

TypeRevolver

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge32

Barrel5 inch solid rib

Finishblue

Griprosewood

Item LocationRock Island, IL