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New York-Engraved Smith & Wesson No. 1 1/2 Revolver

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:1,100.00 CAD Estimated At:NA
New York-Engraved Smith & Wesson No. 1 1/2 Revolver
Description Update 11-15-2024: Cylinder shows more wear retaining about 60% nickel with some fine pitting

serial #98596, 32 RF, 3 1/2" barrel with a bright very good bore showing scattered light pitting and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this Second Issue revolver retain 98% original nickel finish, showing minimal handling wear and clouding slightly throughout with intermittent flecks of bubbling, most noticeably in the protected areas of the barrel rib, and loss concentrated primarily in the cylinder flutes toning to a dull gray. The sides of the revolver display handsome New York-style foliate scroll engraving with punch-dot backing along the sides, absent on the belly, with the flanks of the barrel and frame surrounding the cylinder showing a line-and-dot geometric pattern with a similar pattern flanking the barrel address atop the rib with light geometric line work along the backstrap. Markings and engravings remain crisp throughout and the smooth mother-of-pearl grips fit quite nicely and remain excellent, with the only apology being two minute checks forming outward from the escutcheon on the right panel. A nicely embellished No. 1 1/2. (26A10826-473) {ANTIQUE} {Dr. W. Lloyd Hudson Jr. Collection] (1500/2000)
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