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Pre Civil War Smith & Wesson. 1 First Issue w/ Ivory Grips
Guns International #: 101975032 Seller's Inventory #: 43099
Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Antique - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
Serial #9654, 22 Rim Fire, 3 3/16" barrel with a very lightly oxidized bore showing strong rifling. This is an antique Smith & Wesson Model No. 1, first issue, sixth type revolver featuring ivory grips with generous amounts of the original silver plate remaining on the frame with all matching numbered parts. The barrel of this sixth type revolver has toned mostly to gray with lighter streaks of original blue interspersed. The cylinder is lightly cleaned to gunmetal gray with scattered pitting and handling marks. The brass frame retains about 80-85% original silver plate that has tarnished to a nice even smoky gray patina with scattered areas of wear and a few handling marks. The top strap is a later replacement as is the grip screw. The initials “WHBW" are hand scratched into the backstrap. The grips are lovely well aged ivory, mostly cream colored with darker streaks and dark fine age checks. The action functions mechanically with correct timing and good lock up when cocked, the cylinder stop does not hold consistently with the hammer down. The hammer spur has been cut down and shows rough tool marks. The barrel is tight with on a subtle hint of play. A fine to near excellent example of this desirable No. 1 – the model that started it all off. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: S&W
Model: No. 1
Caliber Info: .22
Gauge Info: .22