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

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:850.00 CAD Estimated At:NA
New York-Engraved Smith & Wesson No. 1 1/2 Second Issue Revolver
serial #49752, 32 RF, 3 1/2" barrel with a bright very good bore showing light frosting and pinprick pitting with strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this revolver retain 95% silver finish, thinning and flaking intermittently with most of the loss focused along the cylinder and flanks of the barrel, showing light pitting and oxidation staining in the areas of loss with the balance showing handsome tarnish. The cylinder stop retains generous original blue showing light oxidation staining and the hammer has toned to a gunmetal patina with streaks of attractive color visible in direct light. The gun displays nice New York-style engraving throughout, absent along the belly, showing nice foliate scrollwork along the frame, topstrap, cylinder flats, and barrel, with the gripstrap, borders, and muzzle showing minimal geometric linework motifs with starburst designs present behind the hammer and on the left and right sides under the barrel. The smooth genuine ivory grips rate very good overall, showing excellent fit, with the right panel showing handling wear throughout with some dark checking at the heel and the left panel remaining excellent showing a minute check near the escutcheon with little other wear to speak of. The gun locks up tightly and timing and appears sound, and remains an attractive Second Issue revolver. (26A10826-275) {ANTIQUE} [Dr. W. Lloyd Hudson Jr. Collection] (1200/1800)
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