GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
RARE AND VERY FINE CASED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1, 1ST ISSUE REVOLVER, 2ND TYPE. SMITH & WESSON 1 884 22 Cal. 22. 3-3/16" bbl. This variation has distinctive "bayonet-style" bbl latch. Only about 800 of this variation of the 1857-1858 manufactured Model 1 Smith & Wesson revolvers were made. Very few survived in such high condition retaining most of their orig finish, especially in Smith & Wesson embossed hard rubber casing. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Bbl and cylinder retain about 50% orig bright blue finish and frame retains about 95% orig silver. Rosewood grips retain most of their orig varnish. Casing has chip missing from upper top right corner and repair to lower right corner. Mechanics are crisp with bright shiny bore. 52332-45 JS (3,500-4,500) W/CASE