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New York-Engraved Smith & Wesson 38 Single Action Revolver

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New York-Engraved Smith & Wesson 38 Single Action Revolver
serial #9662, 38 S&W, 3 1/4" barrel with a bright very good bore showing scattered light pitting with strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this First Model revolver retain 98% original nickel finish showing scattered light handling and high edge wear with faint oxidation staining in the areas of loss. The hammer and trigger have toned to a brown patina and the release latch shows light edge wear and retains generous original blue. The balance of metal surfaces have been treated with dense New York-style engraving, absent along the belly, showing handsome punch-dot backed foliate scroll engraving along the sides of the frame and barrel, cylinder flats, and gripstrap; the ejector rod housing shows line-and-circle geometric engraving on each side and the hinge screw is surrounded by a spiral foliate pattern, with the flanks of the release latch showing a checkerboard motif and the topstrap showing nice art-deco style linework. The smooth genuine mother-of-pearl grips remain excellent showing nice fit throughout with the only apology being an internal check forming on the interior of the right panel. The gun will require mechanical attention as actuating the hammer does not engage the cylinder in any appreciable fashion, though ejector function remains robust. A nicely-embellished Baby Russian. (26B10826-694) {ANTIQUE} [Dr. W. Lloyd Hudson Jr. Collection] (1200/1800)