Page 167 - 83-BOOK3

LOT 3294
Smith & Wesson Model 1 Second Issue Single Action Revolver with Pearl Grips and Gutta Percha Case - Serial
no. 61793, 22 RF cal., 3 3/16 inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, pearl grips. Manufactured from 1860- 1868. The revolver has the one-line S&W barrel rib address, pearl grips, and matching assembly marks on the grip frame, barrel and cylinder. Complete with an original Smith
& Wesson gutta percha
case with decorative relief
lid showing an image of
a Number One revolver
and “MANUFACTURED
ONLY BY/SMITH &
WESSON,/SPRINGFIELD
MASSACHUSETTS”. The
inside of the lid has
decorative royal purple
velvet, the bottom of
the case is lined in brown
velvet, and the case contains
a 56-round cartridge block.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly 95% original nickel finish with flaking mostly on the cylinder. 90% original case colors remain on the hammer. The grips are fine with a couple hairline cracks on the right panel and highly attractive fiery colors. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with a repair on the lid, some chipping to the cartridge block and fading and typical high spot wear to the lining. The delicate nature of these cases meant that many did not survive.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3295
Collector's Lot
of Two Engraved
Antique Smith & Wesson Single
Action Revolvers -A) Engraved Smith
& Wesson Model No. 2 Old Army Revolver - Serial no.
62626, 32 Long RF cal., 5 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, smooth grips.
Manufactured between 1861 and 1874. Standard markings and 75%
coverage floral scroll engraving.
CONDITION: Fine as refinished,
retaining 40% blue finish with
the balance a brown patina, light
handling evidence, and some age cracking
on the slightly ill-fitting grip. Mechanically excellent.
B) New York Engraved Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 1/2
First Issue Revolver with Pearl Grips and Factory Letter - Serial
no. 4655, 32 Short RF cal., 3 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, pearl grips.
The included factory letter confirms the barrel length and caliber when it was shipped
on September 7, 1865, to J. W. Storrs of New York City. The letter further states that the
engraving and pearl grips were likely handled by Storrs. The engraving is 75% coverage New
York style floral scroll.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 35% plus retailer applied blue finish with the balance a brown patina, some light oxidation in areas, and a few small chips to the grips. Mechanically functions with loose barrel. Provenance: The Roger Muckerheide Collection.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,250
LOT 3296
Collector’s Lot of Two
Antique Smith & Wesson
Single Action Revolvers
-A) Early Civil War Production Silver Plated Smith &
Wesson Model No. 2 Army Revolver - Serial no. 6295, 32 RF cal., 6 inch
solid rib bbl., silver finish, antique ivory grips. Manufactured from 1861 to
1874, the Model No. 2 Army began production just prior to the start of the Civil War and quickly became popular, especially among Union officers; however, it was never officially adopted by the U.S. Army. The top of the barrel
cylinder is marked “PATENTED APRIL 3, 1855,
JULY 5, 1859 & DEC 18, 1860.”
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 85% original
silver plating which has taken on a fine aged
look over time. There is some flaking just ahead of the
cylinder and near the muzzle. The grips are fine showing some age cracks
and a chip at the right heel. Mechanically excellent. B) Rare Smith & Wesson Model No.
1 1/2 Transition Revolver - Serial no. 27444, 32 RF cal., 3 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish,
rosewood grips. Manufactured in 1869 as one of only some 650 produced. This revolver is a
transition between the First and Second Issue Model No. 1 1/2 revolvers. It features the Second Issue type
birdshead grip frame while maintaining the First Issue type unfluted cylinder and octagon barrel. The
majority of these revolvers were exported to Japan, making them very rare in the United States.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 60% original blue with most of the loss concentrated on the barrel. The balance of the revolver shows a mostly brown patina. The grips show some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Roger Muckerheide Collection.
is marked with the Springfield address, and the
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
i
i
LOT 3297
Collector’s Lot of Two
Antique Kittredge & Co. Marked Smith &
Wesson Spur Trigger Single Action Revolvers
-A) Smith & Wesson No. 2 Old Model Spur Trigger Revolver - Serial no. 24650, 32 RF cal., 6 inch solid rib bbl., blue
finish, rosewood grips. Manufactured 1861-1874, these revolvers were a very popular privately purchased
sidearm during the Civil War for enlisted men and officers alike. The left side of the barrel lug is marked “BKITTREDGE&CO/CIN.O.”, who was a well-known Ohio retailer during the Civil War period. The top of the
barrel rib is marked with the Smith & Wesson address and the patent dates are marked on the cylinder, with the serial number on the butt. Fitted with blade and notch sights, and a pair of smooth varnished grips, the right panel numbered
nternally to match the gun.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 40% plus of the original blue finish and traces of the original case colors, both more prominent
n sheltered areas, with the balance mostly a smooth brown-grey patina. The grips are very fine with a coat of period applied varnish and minimal handling marks. Mechanically excellent. B) Early Production Three Digit Serial Number Smith & Wesson First Issue No. 1 1/2 Spur Trigger Revolver - Serial no. 643, 32 RF cal., 3 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, rosewood grips. Manufactured from 1865-1868 with approximately 26,300 produced, the very low three digit serial number would indicate an early first year production. The popularity of the No. 2 Army throughout the Civil War pushed Smith & Wesson to produce a more civilian oriented model with the more potent .32 rimfire cartridge. The solution was a slightly smaller frame and a 5 shot cylinder rather than 6. Stamped “B. KITTREDGE & CO./CIN. O.” on the left barrel flat. Blade front sight on solid rib barrel marked “SMITH & WESSON. SPRINGFIELD. MASS./PAT’D. APR. 3. 1855 & JULY 5. 1859”. Fitted with smooth varnished grips, the right panel internally numbered to the gun.
CONDITION: Very good, retains 30% of the original blue finish and traces of case color patterns on the hammer with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina and a few scattered patches of very light surface pitting. The
grips are very good with a period applied coat of varnish. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250 165