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SPECTACULAR CONDITION ANTIQUE S&W FIRST MODEL .32 SAFETY HAMMERLESS, BRIT. PROOFS, C.1888-1890
Guns International #: 101278052 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Antique - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman
Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State: Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
VERY EARLY AND SPECTACULAR CONDITION ANTIQUE FIRST MODEL .32 SAFETY HAMMERLESS REVOLVER WITH UNUSUAL BRITISH PROOFS, #8XXX, MADE C.1888-1890! These First Models were only made from 1888-1900. I have one that has been in my family since my great grandfather bought it new in 1894. It is numbered in the 36XXX range (I lettered it) which leads me to believe this one in the 8XXX range was made in the first couple of years of production. It is very unusual to see British Proofs on early S&W revolvers. It seems Colt had a near monopoly on U.S. made handgun imports. This 3” example shows a tiny “crown V” proof in each cylinder flute. I don’t believe this revolver was ever used as it retains about all the original bright nickel finish with barely any surface scratches etc.. Thee trigger guard retains all the bright, deep factory blue finish as does the barrel latch/sight. Matching numbers, minty bore, just a gem of a 130 year old Smith! This one should have a factory letter
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: SMITH & WESSON
Model: FIRST MODEL SAFETY HAMMERLESS
Serial Number: 8XXX
Caliber Info: .32 S&W
Condition: NEAR NEW
Barrels: 3
Finish: NICKEL