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Outstanding Boxed Antique American Spur Trigger Revolvers
e No. 2 First Model and produced circa 1876-1877, the Baby Russian receives
LOT 1293
Rare Factory Engraved First
Model First Variation Manhattan .22 Caliber
Pocket Revolver with Rare Factory Picture Box -
Serial no. 1427, 22 RF cal., 3 inch ribbed octagon bbl., blue/silver plated finish, walnut grips. This small pocket revolver is a fine copy of the Smith & Wesson First Model First Type .22 Revolver,
and production was eventually halted by a lawsuit. However, those produced
were very well made and sold readily. This example has the standard scroll
engraving on the side flats of the barrel and a small area on the top of the grip strap behind the hammer. On the top of the barrel at the breech it is marked in a tiny arch motif, “MANHATTAN FIRE ARMS/MANUFG./CO./ N.Y.”The serial number is marked on the bottom grip strap under the left grip panel, and the matching partial serial is marked on the flat in front of the cylinder. Under the right grip panel at the bottom it is marked “TS” and “K”. It features a seven shot cylinder, blade front sight with a notch on the cylinder catch serving as a rear sight. Includes an original two piece factory box with a label featuring an image of the gun and manufacture information on top.
CONDITION: Very fine. The pistol has 30% of the original blue finish on the barrel with an otherwise gray/ brown patina and 95% of the untouched original silver plating has an aged patina with small amounts of brass visible on the top of the grip strap. The cylinder has a golden brown patina with some rotation marks. There are some light scratches and marks overall. The grips are very fine with some minor dings and marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 1294
Exceptional Smith & Wesson First Model
Baby Russian .38 Top Break Revolver with Rare 4 inch Barrel and Very Scarce Factory Picture Box
- Serial no. 20812, 38 S&W cal., 4 inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, hard rubber grips. Also known as th
its moniker from the break latch, long ejector housing and back strap knuckle. Pinned blade front and notch rear sights, with the two line patent and address markings on the rib, reading from muzzle to breech, with flanking Maltese crosses, and matching numbers on the latch, barrel, cylinder and butt. With a casehardened hammer and checkered grips with “S&W.” imprints at the top. With a green fabric covered box, bearing the instruction sheet on the inside of the lid, and the “picture label” on top, featuring a Baby Russian in the center and the text “SMITH & WESSON/No.38/Automatic Ejector,/ SPRINGFIELD, MASS.” Inside the box is the very rare wrench/disassembly tool, a wire barrel brush, and a set of five vintage Winchester .38 S&W cartridges.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 99% plus original nickel finish, showing some light handling marks overall. The grips are excellent, with sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good, with a wax coating on the interior and mild wear concentrated along the edges. One of the finest Baby Russians known to exist; a mint gun in every way!
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
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