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Lot 608:Interesting Pair of London Retailer Cogswell & Harrison Cased an

April 29th, 2016|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 608:Interesting Pair of London Retailer Cogswell & Harrison Cased an

April 29th, 2016|Rock Island, IL
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Interesting Pair of London Retailer Cogswell & Harrison Cased and Engraved British Military Smith & Wesson 455 Mark II Hand Ejector Second Model Revolvers with Pearl Grips

A) Smith & Wesson 455 Mark II Double Action Revolver

These revolvers were engraved and cased by Cogswell & Harrison Ltd., London, circa 1920. The revolvers have a commercial blue finish and color casehardened triggers, hammers and lanyard loops and are fitted with two-piece pearl grips. Both revolvers are decorated with identical English style engraving that features delicate scroll work on a stippled background. The level and quality of the engraving approximates Colt Grade B engraving. Both revolvers are stamped with the British crossed pennant proof mark on the left side of the frame and the rear face of the cylinder. Revolver B has a Broad Arrow property mark stamped below the crossed pennants. A Broad Arrow, "Crown/T9/E" Enfield inspection mark and "II" are stamped on the left side of both frames and outlined with hand engraved borders. Revolver A has "Crown/V" and "Crown/GP" London proof and inspection marks stamped over alternate cylinder chambers. The top of each barrel is roll-stamped with the S&W legend and 1901-1906 patent dates in two lines, and the left side of each barrel is roll-stamped: "SMITH & WESSON.455." The S&W monogram is roll-stamped on the right side plate of both revolvers. The lower right side of the frame on revolver A is stamped "NOT ENGLISH MADE." This mark is partially obliterated with zig-zag stampings. The right side of the barrel on revolver A is stamped with "Crown/V" and "Crown/GP" London proof and inspection marks followed by a "NP" nitro proof. Revolver A is stamped with the serial number "32916" on the butt, rear face of the cylinder and barrel. The assembly number "6187" is stamped on the inside of the frame and crane. Revolver B has the serial number "39488" stamped on the butt, rear face of the cylinder and bottom of the barrel and the assembly number "3851" stamped on the inside of the frame and crane. All the visible serial numbers on both revolvers match. The oak revolver case is 12 inches wide by 18 inches long and 3 3/4-inches deep with a removable upper tray. The lid and upper and lower trays are lined with green baize. A "COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD.,/GUN & RIFLE MAKERS" trade label is glued to the inside of the lid. The upper tray has compartments for both revolvers, a compartment with a top, and six open compartments. In addition to the revolvers, the upper tray contains a brass cleaning rod with turned ebony handle, a gold plated set of WWI Royal Flying Corps (RFC) pilot wings and a period cigarette lighter. The lower tray has nine compartments including four compartments for cartridges, two compartments with lids, and a cartridge block with 22 .455 cartridges. The lower compartment contains: (1) a partially filled carton of Dominion Cartridge Co., .455 cartridges, (2) 22 .455 cartridges, (3) two wire cleaning brushes, (4) four brass cleaning rod jags, and (5) a package of flannel patches. With the exception of the cleaning rod and cartridges, the accessories are not original to the casing.

ConditionFine as custom engraved and refinished, reportedly by Cogswell & Harrison, and features a high quality commercial grade blue finish and best quality English scroll engraving, with at least 97% of the blue finish. The delicate engraving is extremely crisp and the S&W factory markings and British proof and property marks are sharp. The revolver hammer, trigger, and lanyard loop have at least 95% of the color casehardened finish. The pearl grips are in very good to excellent condition. The action function perfectly. The case is in very good overall condition. The exterior has a few minor scratches and storage marks. The baize interior lining is bright and free from stains and tears. The trade label is in excellent condition. The case accessories are in good condition. This is a one-of-a-kind set of London engraved and finished British military S&W .455 Mark II Hand Ejector Second Model revolvers.
Details
ManufacturerSmith & Wesson
ModelHand Ejector
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge455 Webley
Barrel6 1/2 inch round
Finishblue
Grippearl

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2126
Catalog page195

B) Smith & Wesson 455 Mark II Double Action Revolver

As described in "A".

ConditionFine as custom engraved and refinished, reportedly by Cogswell & Harrison, and features a high quality commercial grade blue finish and best quality English scroll engraving, with at least 97% of the blue finish. The delicate engraving is extremely crisp and the S&W factory markings and British proof and property marks are sharp. The revolver hammer, trigger, and lanyard loop have at least 95% of the color casehardened finish. The pearl grips are in very good to excellent condition. The action function perfectly.
Details
ManufacturerSmith & Wesson
ModelHand Ejector
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge455 Webley
Barrel6 1/2 inch round
Finishblue
Gripmother of pearl

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2126
Catalog page195
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