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LOT 3286
Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action First Model Revolver with Pearl Grips - Serial no. 12629, 44 S&W Russian cal., 6 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, pearl grips. Introduced in 1881 with this example featuring a characteristic factory floral scroll engraving on a punch dot background. This engraving is featured on the side of the frame, rear barrel section, top strap, cylinder flats and back strap. It has the correct 1 7/16 inch cylinder. Matching serial numbers are on the butt, cylinder, barrel and barrel latch.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% plus original nickel finish showing slight muzzle edge wear and minor handling evidence. The engraving is crisp. 95% original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. 90% original blue finish remains on the trigger guard. The grips are fine with a couple chips near the bottom and fiery colors. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection.
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
LOT 3287
Gustave Young Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson No. 3 American 2nd Model Single Action Revolver - Serial no. 15171, 44 S&W American cal., 8 inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, antique ivory grips.
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Manufactured from 1872 to 1874. The Gustave Young factory engraving consists of floral scrollwork on a punch dot background covering 90% of the surface. The barrel has the one-line rollmark ending with the 1869 patent date. Matching assembly number on the cylinder, barrel and barrel latch (grips could not be removed to check grip frame). The butt has provision for a lanyard ring (filler screw). CONDITION: Very fine as Goustave Young factory engraved, retaining 98% factory reapplied nickel plating. The engraving is crisp. The slight age shrunken grips are also very fine with some minor handling marks, a few age lines and attractive color. Mechanically needs adjustment. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection. Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000