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Attractive Engraved Smith & Wesson No. 1 1/2 Second Issue Revolver

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Attractive Engraved Smith & Wesson No. 1 1/2 Second Issue Revolver
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serial #42156, 32 RF, 3 1/2'' barrel with a partially bright about good bore showing a few patches of moderate oxidation and mostly strong rifling throughout. This lovely revolver is embellished with excellent quality New York engraving and the cylinder is gold-washed. The metal surfaces retain about 90% original nickel finish showing scattered flaking along the high edges to a deep gray-brown patina and some mild oxidation staining. The gold wash along the cylinder shows moderate wear, the flats a deep gray-brown patina and the flutes with strong gold. The arm is embellished with lovely detailed flowing foliate scrollwork with fine line background shading, line and zigzag bordering, and attractive acanthus leaf motifs throughout the cylinder flats. The barrel shows crisp address and patent dates and the smooth mother-of-pearl grips remain in excellent condition showing just a few minor handling marks. The grips are unmarked and retain excellent fit. Strangely, the frame shows assembly number ''L5'' while the barrel and cylinder are ''Q7'', obviously this was some kind of error. Barrel-to-frame fit is very good and the action seems to function well mechanically. A lovely Second Issue revolver. (13B11199-87) {ANTIQUE} (2000/3000)