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Scarce Smith & Wesson First Model Single Shot Target Pistol

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:1,100.00 CAD Estimated At:NA
Scarce Smith & Wesson First Model Single Shot Target Pistol
serial #15157, 32 S&W, 10'' barrel showing scattered very light oxidation stains with strong rifling throughout. This Model 1891 remains in excellent condition and retains about 97% original nickel plate showing oxidized flaking finish on both sides by the top latch, scattered faint bubbling with minor oxidation interspersed, slight clouding in areas, light handling marks, and a series of tiny dings in a small area on one side of the barrel rib. The hammer retains robust case-hardened colors while the trigger is bright and the triggerguard has toned to gray. The un-numbered diamond checkered factory hard rubber extension grips feature S&W monograms and rate excellent. This gun features a Paine front sight, adjustable rear sight, and the barrel is correctly numbered to the gun. The top latch is numbered to another gun and the extractor is not numbered. Barrel to frame fit has slight movement, the action remains crisp, and the barrel is marked ''MODEL OF '91''. This gun appears in the First Model ''32 S&W'' section of Neal & Jinks book ''Smith & Wesson 1857-1945'' as being sold as single caliber gun. Only 230 First Models were sold in 32 S&W making them a desirable addition. A fine First Model in a scarce configuration. (8B10826-227) {ANTIQUE} [Dr. W. Lloyd Hudson, Jr. Collection] (1500/2000)
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