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ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1 3RD ISSUE TIP UP

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1 3RD ISSUE TIP UP
REVOLVER. Cal. 22 Short. S# 22189. Bbl. 3 3/16". Nicely engraved with floral, scroll and punch dot work that encompasses about 50-60% coverage on the sides, cylinder and backstrap. Finish is nickel and the grips are an attractive cream colored bone; each scratch numbered “89”. CONDITION: metal retains about 80% coverage with scattered pinpricks of pitting. The hinge screw is a homemade “pin” and opening and closing is stiff. Grips show some light age cracking and rust staining. Bore is fair to near good; reasonably bright with visible rifling and pitting throughout. (01-21552/CW). ANTIQUE. $400-600.