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

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,800.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Fine Cased & Engraved Smith & Wesson No. 1 1/2 Second Issue Revolver
serial #97718, 32 RF, 3 1/2'' barrel with a partially bright good bore showing some scattered light pitting and strong rifling. This attractive revolver shows excellent quality New York engraving retaining about 98% of an antique period nickel finish showing a few light dings along the topstrap and a bit of flaking and pinprick pitting at the breech that is unobtrusive. The nickel shows some honest mild clouding from the years and the hammer retains generous wisps of nice case-hardened colors. The barrel markings are strong and all of the embellishments remain crisp featuring nice flowing foliate scrollwork with punch-dot shading, light geometric bordering and the scroll along the sides of the frame with an interesting and more prominent angular border. The frame also shows neatly executed starbursts on the bottom surface and top behind the hammer. The revolver wears a set of smooth antique ivory grips that rate near excellent showing a couple of small dings, nice striations and a pleasant patina, the right panel with a richer and darker coloration. Both show faded antique ink numbers along their interiors. Barrel-to-frame fit exhibits a little minor play and the action will require a little mechanical attention as the cylinder bolt spring is weak causing lock-up to be loose though the cylinder times and the hammer cocks crisply. The revolver includes a nice antique mahogany case that remains in very fine condition showing some light dings and scuffs along the exterior. The lid has a thin brass border inlay and rectangular plaque that is lightly scratched with what appears to be the name ''John C. Greer''. The base shows blue paper covering and the interior is lined in green velvet and French-fitted for the revolver along with a space containing some loose period cartridges and a cutout holding a nice ivory-handled brass cleaning rod. A very attractive cased No. 1 1/2 revolver. (13B11199-81) {ANTIQUE} (2500/3500)