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Scarce First Model Smith & Wesson "Model of 91" Target Pistol Antique 6" Barrel
Guns International #: 102638320 Seller's Inventory #: 47767
Category: Smith & Wesson Pistols - Rimfire - Smith & Wesson Pistols - Antique
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
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1207
Total Number of Listings: 20335
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 #15454, 22 LR, 6 inch round ribbed barrel with a bright, excellent bore. This is the Model of 1891 (marked as "Model of 91" on the rib) first model manufactured circa mid 1890's. This late 1st model exhibits all of the first model features including the revolver recoil shield, two pins above the trigger guard, cylinder stop and hand cut. Interestingly the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson by Supica and Nahas lists a slightly earlier serial number (15248) as the earliest know without the recoil shield making this possibly among the last of the "true" first issues. The barrel is correctly numbered to the frame. In excellent condition the single shot target pistol retains about 85-90% of the original high polish blue finish toning to gray along the barrel sides, around the muzzle and along the high edges. The hammer shows generous amounts of case color with just trace amounts on the trigger-guard. The oversize walnut gold S&W medallion grips rate excellent with crisp checkering. It is sighted with the Paine Target blade front and notch rear sights. Mechanically sound with a smooth hammer and crisp, light trigger pull having a very slight bit of movement in the barrel lock up. A high condition and well marked late First Model with the scarce 6 inch barrel. Antique
Price: $1,895.00
Antique: Yes