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LOT 1336
Extremely
Early
Production Two Digit
Serialized Civil War Era Smith & Wesson
No. 2 “Old Army” Revolver with Two Pin
Top Strap - Serial no. 32, 32 RF cal., 6 inch solid rib bbl.,
blue finish, rosewood grips. This S&W No. 2 Old Army revolver
manufactured in 1861 has two pins (as apposed to three pins in later production) in the top strap
and the extremely low serial number, 32. Many of the No. 2s in this early range saw hard use during
the Civil War, but this example is extremely fine. Serial no. 32 is on the butt as well as on the right grip panel. Matching assembly numbers are on the grip frame, barrel and cylinder. The barrel rib has the early one-line Springfield address. This cataloger, a student of S&W revolvers for almost 40 years, has never seen a two-digit serial number Model 2 Army that even remotely comes close to the high condition of this revolver.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 90% plus original blue finish with thinning to brown and some light spotting on the balance. The grips are fine with minor dings and scratches, slight high edge wear and most of the original varnish remaining. Mechanically excellent. A high condition, extremely early production S&W No. 2 Army Revolver, serial number 32, that will make a fine addition to any S&W or Civil War collection.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 1337
Cased New York Engraved Smith & Wesson
No. 1 1/2 First Issue Revolver - Serial no. 26300,
32 RF cal., 3 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish,
antique ivory grips. Manufactured from 1865 to
1868. Engraved No. 1 1/2 First Issues are quite
scarce, this example features fine detail New York
floral scrollwork along with floral borders. The right
grip panel is numbered to the gun, and matching
assembly numbers are on the grip frame, barrel and
cylinder. The M. W. Robinson period distribution
case contains a cartridge block holding 40 rounds and a cleaning rod.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% original nickel plating with crisp engraving. Period drilled on the butt with a filler screw occupying a lanyard loop location, plus additional threaded hole for some type of attachable device. The grips are excellent with a few typical age lines and attractive color and grain. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine showing minor handling/storage marks and typical high spot wear and repair to the lining.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 1338
Smith & Wesson No. 1 1/2 First Issue Revolver
with Rare 4 Inch Barrel and Factory Letter
- Serial no. 19020, 32 RF cal., 4 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish,
rosewood grips. The accompanying factory letter confirms the rare 4 inch
barrel (standard length was 3 1/2 inches), blue finish and rosewood grips, shipped
on April 10, 1866 and delivered to William Read & Son, Boston, MA. S&W historian
Roy Jinks has written in past S&WCA journal that only 50-75 4 inch barrel examples
of this model were produced. The right grip panel is numbered to the gun. Matching
assembly numbers are found on the grip frame, cylinder and barrel.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 70% original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on
the balance and a couple patches of pitting. The grips are very fine with some minor
handling marks and nearly all original varnish remaining. Mechanically excellent. A
very rare and hard to find variation in the Model 1 1/2 series.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1339
High Condition Smith & Wesson No. 1 1/2
Second Issue Revolver - Serial no. 49762, 32 Long
RF cal., 3 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, rosewood grips.
Manufactured between 1868 to 1875. The right grip panel is numbered to the
gun, and matching assembly numbers are on the grip frame, barrel and cylinder.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 98% original blue finish on the frame and barrel, with strong
blue in the cylinder flutes mixed with smooth mixed patina on the cylinder flats. The grips are very fine with some minor handling marks and most of the original varnish remaining. Mechanically excellent. This model is seldom found in such high condition.
Estimate: 1,200 - 1,800
LOT 1340
Cased New York Engraved Smith & Wesson
No. 1 1/2 Second Issue Revolver - Serial
no. 89858, 32 RF cal., 3 1/2 inch solid rib bbl.,
nickel finish, antique ivory grips. Manufactured
from 1868-75. The frame and cylinder flats are
decorated with a broad leaf floral scroll with a
punch dot background. The sides of the barrel
have a three diamond design with a punch dot
background flanked by floral scroll with a punch
dot background. The barrel lug is decorated with
a zigzag and geometric design, and the barrel
address has a scallop border. All silver plated and
smooth grips. The revolver comes in a period
wooden case with a three compartment brown velvet lined interior. There is also a vintage 50 count box of original UMC .32 caliber short cartridges in the original box
CONDITION: Very good plus. The revolver retains 20% nickel plated finish with wear on the front strap and ejector rod, and some darkening with age. The grips are very fine with a couple of minor age cracks around the screw escutcheon and a pleasant mellow color. The markings and engraving are clear. The action is fine. The case is good with some old deep scratches in the lid, a moderate chip on the front edge of the lid, along with a few minor scratches overall. The lining has faded and shows some fraying, absent material and some contact wear. The ammunition box has a detached end, but is otherwise good.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 1341
Rare Full Silver Plated Smith & Wesson No. 1
Second Issue Revolver with Factory Letter - Serial no.
12795, 22 RF cal., 3 3/16 inch solid rib bbl., silver finish, rosewood grips.
The accompanying factory letter confirms the full silver plated finish and 3 3/16
inch barrel, shipped on April 26, 1860 and delivered to J.W. Storrs of New York City.
The right grip panel is numbered to the gun. Matching assembly numbers are on the
grip frame, barrel and cylinder. Includes consignor’s research file of
additional documentation.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% plus of the original silver plating having a
wonderfully attractive untouched age-toned darkened appearance. The grips are fine
with minor handling marks and most of the original varnish remaining. Mechanically excellent. A high condition, factory documented, full silver plated S&W Model No. 1 2nd Issue Revolver, a seldom ever seen rare variation in the tip-up model series.
Estimate: 1,200 - 1,800
LOT 1342
Exceptional Blue Smith & Wesson No. 1 Third Issue
Revolver - Serial no. 99215, 22 RF cal., 3 3/16 inch solid rib bbl.,
blue finish, rosewood grips. Manufactured from 1868-81 and is very rarely ever
encountered with ultra high condition blue finish. The right grip panel is numbered to gun,
and matching assembly numbers on grip frame, cylinder and barrel.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% original blue finish mixed with some thinning to brown mostly on the cylinder. The grips are fine with an overcoat of varnish and some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Many serious S&W collectors search a lifetime and never see a Model One 3rd Issue in this high grade condition!
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,000
LOT 1343
Very Fine High Condition Smith & Wesson No. 1 1/2 First
Issue First Type Revolver - Serial no. 15184, 32 RF cal., 3 1/2 inch solid rib
bbl., blue finish, rosewood grips. Manufactured from 1865 to 1868, first type with 1859
patent date. The right grip panel is numbered to the gun. Matching assembly numbers are
on the grip frame, cylinder and barrel.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 90% plus original blue finish with minor scattered thinning to brown
on the balance. The grips are also very fine with some minor handling marks and most of the original varnish remaining. Mechanically excellent. An exceptional example of the Model 1 1/2 series.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,000
SERIAL NUMBER 32
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