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Antique SW No. 1-1/2 Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD
Antique SW No. 1-1/2 Revolver
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Antique Smith & Wesson No. 1-1/2 Single Action Spurtrigger Revolver, #312, .32 S&W CF cal., 3.5'' tip-up barrel with pinned-blade front sight, is marked with the maker's name, address and 1865-77 patent dates on top rib, has a hinged upper latch with notched rear sight; fluted 5-shot round cylinder with auto extraction; solid frame has the signature S&W large front hinge, central hammer, integral spurtrigger sheath and ''bird's head'' gripstraps; two-piece finely checkered hard rubber grips. Mfg'd ca. 1878-92, originally with full nickel plated finish. Condition is very good overall retaining approx. 50% original nickel, with scattered losses and peppering/discoloration. Grips fit well with sharp checkering and little or no wear. Action is strong and smooth; bore is bright with light frosting and sharp rifling; barrel hinge and latch are secure; all edges are sharp, markings are mostly clear. This is the early model, without a mainspring strain screw in the front gripstrap. Est.: $300-$450. (Antique)