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Smith & Wesson No. 1 Third Issue with Chicago Retailer Marking

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Smith & Wesson No. 1 Third Issue with Chicago Retailer Marking
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serial #103922, 22 RF, 3 3/16'' barrel with a bright near-excellent bore with a ring of pinprick pitting at the midpoint with strong rifling throughout. This Third Issue retains 98-99% original nickel finish, showing very light handling wear with some minute scattered bubbles here or there, the only notable loss around the hinge with the exposed areas showing light oxidation staining. The trigger remains quite bright and the hammer has toned to a smoky patina showing a mix of brown and case-hardened colors. The left side of the frame bears the retailer marking of Chicago's E. E. Eaton's Gun House, remaining crisp with only slight softening of a few characters, and the smooth ivory grip panels remain pristine, toning to handsome caramel with the only apology being some slight shyness at the top of the right panel. Included is a period chamois purse holster which rates very good plus, with one of the clasps being lost to time and the textiles showing only light soiling and fray. A fine Chicago-retailed Third Issue. (26B10826-478) {ANTIQUE} [Dr. W. Lloyd Hudson Jr. Collection] (1000/1500)