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Smith & Wesson No. 2 Old Model Army Civil War Nimschke Engraved Silver & Gold Pearl Grips Patriotic Shield RARE Guns International #: 101418692 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Model 2 - Civil War Revolvers Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Jeremiah Johnson Trading Company: Jeremiah Johnson Trading Member Since: 1/27/12 First Name: Greg Last Name: Schimetschek State: Connecticut Zip: 06423 Country: United States Phone: (860) 873-1092 Number of Active Listings: 2 Total Number of Listings: 215 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. 3 days Payment Types Accepted: Check (personal checks take 7-10 days to clear), money order, credit card (no fee), or wire About Us: Jeremiah Johnson Trading is one of the most experienced and trusted dealers of pre-1899 antique arms with over 40 years of collecting. We specialize in Colt, Winchester, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Parker, large-bore fowling guns, Revolutionary & Civil War arms, collectible Bowie & folding knives and more! We are also avid collectors of historic race cars & memorabilia. Visit us online at jeremiahjohnsontrading or find us on Facebook and Instagram. Description: *SALE PENDING* Jeremiah Johnson Trading is one of the most experienced and trusted dealers of antique arms with over 40 years of collecting. We also specialize in antique cars & petroliana, Revolutionary and Civil War artifacts, 19th century nautical & western memorabilia, early Bowie and folding knives, American folk art, and colonial era furnishings. Visit us online at JeremiahJohnsonTrading or find us on Facebook. Our shop is located at 1618 Saybrook Rd. Haddam, CT. Look for the gold '55 Chevy road sign! ~Trades and offers are always considered~ Rare & Exceptional Factory/New York Engraved Civil War Era Smith & Wesson No. 2 Old Model Army Revolver with Patriotic Shield Motif, Silver & Gold Plated with Pearl Grips, .32 RF Long, mfg. ca. 1862/1863 with 6" barrel. This is a 100% original and untouched example of a Nimschke engraved No. 2 Army in fantastic condition. The No. 2 Army was very popular among Union officers during the American Civil War and those observed with serial numbers below 35,000 may have seen use during the conflict. This revolver, serial number 16861, was manufactured in late 1862 or early 1863. The engraving is done in typical L. D. Nimschke style with a patriotic American shield motif on the backstrap and an arrow piercing a ribbon along the sides of the barrel. The coverage is profuse and the engraving remains very sharp throughout. Smith & Wesson did little to no in-house engraving and those which are referred to as "factory engraved" were generally shipped to New York for embellishment there. The majority of these were accomplished at Nimschke's shop. Overall the gun retains 80%+ bright original Silver finish which has turned black within protected areas with scattered light flaking while the cylinder, hammer, and cartridge extractor show 70%+ Gold finish remaining. The original pearl grips fit perfectly and retain a pleasingly aged vibrant color. There is a tight 5/8" on the right handle with a small old chip at the left rear toe. Original hammer, spur trigger, screws, and blade front sight. Sharp and clear original serial number and barrel address. The action is crisp and functions perfectly with one exception: the cylinder stop on top of the frame has been flattened causing the cylinder to remain locked when one attempts to cock the gun. As it sits if you lightly lift up on the stop the action functions beautifully. Bending the piece slightly upward back to it's original profile will remedy this. Excellent bore with bright, sharp, and shiny rifling front to back. The barrel locks up against the frame like a vault with no play whatsoever. This is a stunning example of a totally original Nimschke engraved Civil War Smith & Wesson in wonderful condition. A choice addition to any collection that would be very hard to improve upon. Jeremiah Johnson Trading sells antique firearms manufactured prior to 1899 and muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions only. For the purpose of these conditions the term "antique firearm" will hence include muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions. Buyers must be 21 years of age or older and have no felony convictions to purchase antique firearms. Antique firearms do not require Federal licensing and may be shipped directly to the buyer with the following exceptions. No antique firearms will be shipped to Washington D. C. or any of the five boroughs of New York City (or residents thereof). Some restrictions may apply to antique firearms shipped to California and will be noted in the item description if applicable. Any handgun (antique or muzzleloading blackpowder reproduction) shipped to New Jersey must ship to a licensed FFL holder. Any muzzleloading blackpowder reproduction rifle, shotgun, or handgun shipped to Illinois must ship to an FFL holder. No international sales of antique firearms which may fire conventional metallic cartridges or any reproductions regardless of ignition. Antique muzzleloaders, or antiques which fire obsolete cartridges, may be shipped internationally however it is the responsibility of the buyer to know and abide by their local laws and provide proof that the antique arm is legal to receive and own. Payment can be made by money order, banker's check, personal check, or credit card (no fees). Please allow 7-10 business days for clearance on personal checks. If paying by credit card please disregard 's auto-checkout and call us directly to process your order. If not satisfied with an item within 3 days of receiving it, simply return the item in the same condition as shipped for a full refund, minus return shipping costs. Cleaning, disassembly, or altering of a firearm in any way will void inspection privileges. Layaway may be allowed upon negotiation, but will void inspection privileges. Buyer pays actual shipping & insurance costs. Occasionally a post-1898 firearm from my personal collection may be sold under this account however it will be noted that any such transaction is a personal sale in no way affiliated with our business. Any such arm will be shipped to a licensed FFL or C&R holder in accordance with Federal law. All firearms are sold as collector's items and are not warranted safe for shooting. Please consult a competent gunsmith prior to shooting any firearm. Message or call with any questions about this firearm, or any of our other items at 860-873-1092 (office) or 860-345-2100 (shop).   SOLD Antique: Yes Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: No. 2 Old Model Army Serial Number: 16861 Barrel Length: 6 Caliber Info: .32 RF Bore Condition: Excellent Finish: Silver & Gold Manufacture Date: Circa 1862-1863 Engraving: Yes