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Lovely Cased & Gustave Young Engraved Smith & Wesson No. 1 Third Issue Revolver

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Lovely Cased & Gustave Young Engraved Smith & Wesson No. 1 Third Issue Revolver
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serial #1908, 22 RF, 3 3/16” barrel with a bright very fine bore showing one area of light oxidation nearer the muzzle and otherwise crisp rifling throughout. This revolver is extensively embellished with the lovely, clean and detailed flowing foliate scrollwork of Gustave Young, overlapping in areas along the sides of the frame and accented with fine punch-dot shading. The metal surfaces retain about 95% original nickel finish showing a few scattered pinprick flakes along the barrel and frame, most of the loss is along the cylinder which shows a few small areas of minor pinprick pitting. The hinge screw shows some slot wear and the edges of the topstrap show a few scuff marks that are mostly unobtrusive. The cylinder was also gold-washed which remains strong in the flutes and along the back surface. The single line barrel address and patent dates remain crisp as does all of the engraving. The smooth rosewood grips remain in excellent condition retaining about 95% original varnish showing a few tiny dings and light handling marks, the right panel properly stamp-numbered matching the frame by serial number. The barrel and cylinder are matching the frame by assembly number, barrel-to-frame fit is very good and the action seems to function well mechanically. The revolver includes a proper mahogany case remaining in very fine condition showing a few small repairs to the lid side panels and slight warping along one corner. The interior red baize lining remains in very fine condition as well showing some mild wear and the case contains a small steel cleaning rod, pewter Hawksley oiler and key. Finally included is a very fine original empty ammo box with marbled paper covering and blue-black and gold embossed lid label that shows some very light flaking and edge wear. One side label has mostly been lost to the years while the other is mostly intact bearing nice Smith & Wesson signature. This is a wonderful cased ensemble for any fine arms collection. (13C10826-361) {ANTIQUE} [Dr. W. Lloyd Hudson, Jr. Collection] (7000/9000)