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Fine Smith & Wesson No. 1, 2nd Issue .22 Revolver
Guns International #: 103082556 Seller's Inventory #: 49876
Category: Antique Revolvers - Cartridge - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - 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: 1293
Total Number of Listings: 23173
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 #81825, .22 RF, 3 3/16" octagon barrel with a very good bore that has some pitting within the grooves, heaviest towards the breech. This is a very handsome revolver that has matching assembly numbers on the frame and barrel ("Q44") and has retained about 20-25% of the original bright blue on the barrel, mostly remaining under the rib and on the bottom facet under the ejector pin. The balance of the barrel has turned to a mellow plum-brown patina over time, with some thin silvering along the edges. More blue remains on the cylinder which, although correct, is assembly numbered to a different gun ("U77"), and has gray fading at the edges fore and aft. The frame retains 90-92% of the original silver plate finish that has tarnished to a rich, luminous blue-black color over time. Some of the underlying brass can be seen where the silver has thinned over time, mostly along the hard edges, and at the tip of the spur trigger. Muted original color case-hardening can still be seen on the sides of the hammer. The rosewood grips are original and numbered to the gun on the interior. They are in very good-fine shape, with only some minor handling marks and small blemishes scattered about, as well as some mild wear to the varnish around the butt. The lock-up is still tight and there is no lateral play in the barrel. This is a very nice No. 1 S&W, and is in fine condition overall. Antique
Price: $845.00