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Fine Smith & Wesson No. 1 First Issue Third Type Revolver with Gutta Percha Case...RARE... LAYAWAY?
Guns International #: 103050459 Seller's Inventory #: 1810
Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Antique - Civil War Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: greenesgt
Company:
Member Since: 7/22/14
First Name: Gregory
Last Name: Rice
State: Ohio
Zip: 45458
Country: United States
Phone: (937) 684-6659
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Number of Active Listings: 92
Total Number of Listings: 553
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Check or Money Orders
Description:
IN HAND NOW...ALSO ANOTHER CASED 4th TYPE...
Description:
RARE...S&W Model 1 WAS THE 1st METALIC CARTRIDGE ISSUED IN US...
serial #1675, 22 RF, 3 3/16” octagon barrel with a mostly bright very good plus bore showing some scattered light oxidation and strong rifling throughout. The barrel and ejector rod retain about 65% original bright blue appearing stronger under ambient light with scattered flaking to mild gray-brown patina under bright light, a few small areas of old oxidation and a few small dings along the left edge of barrel and right ejector rod. The cylinder shows both patent dates and has mostly toned to a deep gray-brown patina and the frame retains about 95% original silver finish showing some mild edge wear and a few light handling marks, the silver having taken on a wonderful dark tarnish. The hammer body retains fine vibrant case-hardened colors and the curved spur shows brilliant fire blue. The smooth rosewood grips remain in near excellent condition with about 95% original varnish showing some light edge wear and handling marks. The grips are stamp-numbered matching the frame by serial number while the barrel and cylinder are matching by assembly number, barrel-to-frame fit is solid and the action seems to function normally.
The included original dark brown gutta percha case with image of revolver remains in near excellent condition showing some light dings along the edges and some other minor handling marks. The molded details remain crisp throughout and the interior embossed velvet lid lining is also near excellent. The red base lining shows some mild expected wear and the cartridge block and spacers are all intact including the small post at the corner of the block. A fine cased Third Type, which was the first variant to use the improved barrel latch after the “bayonet catch” was discontinued. Peter DeRose’s notes indicate he acquired this revolver from the respected Tom Lewis collection....(Flayderman's pgs 215-216)
... 2nd firearm SHIPS FREE, with this one!...S/H $30....INSURANCE IS EXTRA...I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST PACKAGES....Thanks Greg 357-65
SEE MY NUMEROUS FIREARMS of NICE CIVIL WAR AND INDIAN WARS...GREAT PRICES!
Price: $3,850.00
Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .22 WRF
Manufacturer: S&W
Model: 1
Serial Number: 1675
Barrel Length: 3 3/16
Condition: VF-Excellent