October 22-23, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/22/2019
Made from 1861-74 when Smith had a lock on the bored-through cylinder, these were very popular during the Civil War. Blue finish with 6" octagon barrel, six shot, spur trigger with a fine pair of ivory grips, the left side carved with patriotic eagle and shield. CONDITION: A clean gun with maybe 20% bright factory blue blending with a homogeneous soft patina retaining sharp edges and legends. Grips are excellent with good color. Indexes and locks up like new. Rifling is sharp and crisp. The display case is authentic and comes with 24 original rounds of Henry stamped rimfire ammunition. The factory letter indicates shipment to M.W. Robinson of New York City with in a 55 gun shipment. DB CORRECTION: Pistol does not have a factory letter and cartridges are blanks. Serial number is 15270.
Caliber/Bore
.32 Long Rimfire
Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson