October 25, 2023 The Paul Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/25/2023
Single action revolver manufactured by Otis Smith in Middleton or Rock Falls, Connecticut. The top strap is stamped "SMITH'S PATENT/ APR. 15. 1873 No38". Major metal components exhibit a lustrous nickel finish, while the hammer is case color hardened. Frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth wood bird's head grips. Grips match the frame via the full serial number "1818", which is handwritten on the interior of the panels. Revolver features a unique cylinder retention system, in which the cylinder and "cylinder pin" are both under spring tension and can be easily released by pulling on the head of the cylinder pin housing. CONDITION: Frame and barrel retain generous amounts of their original factory nickel finish, exhibiting superficial marks from handling and storage, a few minor areas of wear, as well as some small spots of flaking. Hammer retains traces of its original case color hardened finish. Bore is bright, exhibiting some concentrated areas of dark pitting and retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips are very good, exhibiting some mild wear to the varnish and some minor handling marks but are otherwise fine.