February 17-19, 2020 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/17/2020
A favorite sidearm of Civil War officers, the No. 2 Army was the first available metallic cartridge revolver of the war. Blue with 6" barrel. Tip-up frame, spur trigger. Two piece rosewood grips. .32 caliber six shot cylinder. Comes with a Smith & Wesson archival letter dated June 23, 2006, signed by Roy G. Jinks. Letter documents configuration and shipment on September 5, 1864 to J.W. Storrs, New York City, New York. CONDITION: Fine overall with traces of original high polish blue mixed with an overall brown patina. Barrel to frame is a bit loose. Bore is dark and pitted. Grips are excellent showing modest wear. -MKS-