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RARE OFFERING: S&W MODEL 1891 SINGLE SHOT PISTOL IN .32 S&W CALIBER, #7XXX
Guns International #: 101548599 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Smith & Wesson Pistols - Antique - Antique Pistols - Target
Seller's Information
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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
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 70
Total Number of Listings: 4091
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
RARE OFFERING: MODEL 1891 SINGLE SHOT PISTOL IN .32 S&W CALIBER, #7XXX. This was Smith & Wesson's first single shot target pistol of which only about 1250 were made. The majority of these were in .22 RF chambering with only 229 made in .32 S&W Center Fire caliber. The First Model is easily distinguished from the more numerous second model and third models by the recoil shield built into the frame at the rear of the barrel/frame juncture- a hold over from the 1891 revolver which used the same frame. Barrel lengths were 6", 8", and 10" with the shorter 6 inch length the least encountered. This one has the 6" barrel with correct "MODEL OF '91" marking on the top rib (centered as it should be and indicating that it is not a cut down longer barrel). This one came with blued or nickel finish and this is the latter. It also has the correct black hard rubber oversized extension grips with two screws and S&W logo. Matching serial number on the barrel, latch and frame (under the grips on the butt). Exc. blue on the barrel latch/target rear sight, good case color on the hammer and some on the trigger guard in the more protected areas. The nickel is bright with some light flaking on the frame ahead of the grips, a touch at the muzzle and on the front strap only. Something to consider: If S&W made 229 of these and lets say evenly produced blue and nickel finish and evenly produced the three barrel lengths, then there would be six variations of this caliber handgun model, meaning there would only be 38 produced with 6" barrel and nickel finish! This is a truly scarce target Smith by caliber, barrel length, nickel finish and condition. One can go years and never see one of these!
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .32 S&W
Manufacturer: SMITH & WESSON
Model: 1891 SINGLE SHOT
Serial Number: 7XXX
Barrel Length: 6
Condition: FINE-EXCELLENT