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Guns International #: 102337489
Seller's Inventory #: 3082
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Guns International #: 102337489
Category - Antique Pistols - Cartridge
- Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: waskowman
Company: Diversified Antiques Member Since: 5/31/13
First Name: Richard
Last Name: Waskow
State:
Oklahoma
Zip: 74962
Country: United States
Phone:
(918) 269-4078
Active Listings: 1
Total Listings: 27
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: All credit card, Paypal, checks, cash,anything not living!
NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON RUSSIAN 2nd MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH COMPLETE GOLD EXTERIOR
Description: THE BEST DECORATED S&W I EVER HAD!. THIS GUN WAS ENGRAVED BY ONE OF THE BEST ENGAVERS OF AMERICAN FIREARMS IN THE LATE TO MID19TH CENTURY. THE GUN IS ENTIRELY GOLD PLATED & DOCUMENTED TO BELONG TO L.D.NIMSCHKE. THE GUN IS A GREAT 7 in SOLID RIB rUSSIAN IN 44 CAL. THIS GOLD PLATED MASTERPIECE IS EXTENSIVELY ENGRAVED BY NIMSCHKE IN THE NY STYLE SCROLLWORK ON A FINE PUNCH DOT BACKGROUND. THERE ARE WAVY LINE BORDERS, CHECKERBOARD PANELS ON BITH SIDES OF THE BBL, ARROW MOTIFF BELOW THE CYLINDER & A FANTASTIC EAGLE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRAME. THESE ARE CHARACTERISTIC OF NIMSCHKE CUT INTO THE STEEL CANVAS OF THE FRAME COVERING MOST ALL OF THE SURFACE.sILIAR PANELS ARE FOUND AMONG NIMSCHKE FIREARM ENGRAVING BOOK P. 21, 37, &60. ON P.60 OF HIS BOOK IS ALMOST AN IDENTICAL FEATURE OF HIS WORK. THE BBL RIB HAS THE ONE LINE S&W ADDRESS & PATENT DATES LEGEND ENDING WITH RUSSIAN MODEL SURROUNDED BY ENGRAVED FLOURISHES & A PINNED BLADE FRONT SIGHT. A LANYARD RING IS MOUNTED ON THE BUTT. THE MATCHING ASSEMBLY 35 IS STAMPED ON THE GRIP FRAME, CYLINDER, BBL, & BBL LATCH. THE RIGHT GRIP PANEL IS NUMBERED TO THE GUN. THE GUN HAS A BETTER THAN 90% PERIOD RETAILER APPLIED GOLD PLATING WITH SOME EDGE WEAR & THINNING ON THE BACKSTRAP. THE LIGHTLY REOILED ARE FINE. MECHANICALLY VG. IF YOU NEED TO OWN ONE GUN THAT WOULD BE THE STAR OF YOUR S&W OR GUN COLLECTION, THIS IS THE ONE TO HAVE. THIS GUN IS FEATURED IN THE GUNS OF THE NRA SPORTING ARMS MUSEUM P 233. ALSO FEATUREDON THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF FIREARMS P. 94. STANDARD CATALOGUE OF THE S&W, 4TH ED. P.94 7 THE PREVIOUS OWNER MR SUPICA IN 2013 NRA SPORTING ARMS MUSEUM.. NOW IN SUMMARY YOU HAVE BEAUTY, CONDITION, DOCUMENTED PROVENANCE, DO YOU NEED ANYMORE? SOLD Antique: Yes Handgun Caliber: .44 S&W Russian Manufacturer: S&W Model: RUSSIAN MODEL Barrel Length: 7 IN Bore: VG Chambers: VG Condition: VG Metal Condition: VG Wood Condition: VG Bore Condition: VG Barrels: VG Action: DA Stock: walnut Finish: GOLD Weight: 6 LB Sights: FIXED Manufacture Date: 1880 Engraving: NIMSCHKE ENGAVING |
Guns International #: 102337489
Seller's Inventory #: 3082
Guns International #: 102337489
Seller's Inventory #: 3082