SCARCE ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 LARGE FRAME PISTOL IN 41 CALIBER WITH IVORY GRIPS

Description:
This very scarce factory engraved early production serial number 93 large frame No. 2 Volcanic lever action pistol has an 8 inch part octagon barrel chambered in 41 caliber and has a very good shiny bore with good rifling. These pistols fired the self contained "Rocket Ball". Features  a nicely crowned muzzle face. The top of the barrel is stamped with the "SMITH & WESSON/NORWICH. CT. over "PATENT" over "CAST-STEEL". Integral 10-shot magazine below the barrel. Sights include a blade front and a screw-fastened notch rear. Barrel and magazine tube assembly have traces of blue finish under an overall smooth dark plum/gray patina. The factory engraved iron frame has a plum/brown patina with engraved scrolls. Ivory grips are good fitting and have a nice patina and look good. Action functions properly. This Smith & Wesson Volcanic pistol was manufactured in 1854. Fewer than 500 of these .41 caliber large frame No. 2 Volcanic pistols between 1854-1855. Surviving examples of these early Smith & Wesson Volcanic pistols are scarce and extremely desirable. They are historic and important to S&W collectors as well as Winchester collectors and have excellent collector value. Add this one to your collection today. 

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Antique: Yes

Price: $28,500.00