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Smith & Wesson Model No. 1, 3rd Issue revolver, SCARCE 2-tone blue and nickel finish C. 1874-75
Guns International #: 103164284 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Model 3 - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: lope
Company: Hansen & Hansen Arms & Antiquities
Member Since: 1/28/11
State: Connecticut
Country: United States
Premium Seller
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Bank Check, Money Order, Personal Check
About Us: We are Tom LoPiano and John R. (Jay) Hansen Jr. owners of Hansen & Hansen Arms & Antiquities. We specialize in fine and unusual collectible firearms and military items of all types and time periods. Modern firearms, Curio & Relic and antique. Civil War a specialty as well as German lugers. From flintlock arms and edged weapons of the Revolutionary war to arms manufactured in the present- we actively buy and sell all firearms related collectibles, documents and autographs, photographs, uniforms, old newspapers, collectible ammunition, swords, decoys, etc. Retail shop open to public for buyers as well as customers who wish to sell. Appraisals for estates conducted for a fee. Free verbal appraisals to all visitors.
Description:
Offered here for sale and just acquired this rather fascinating and collectible Smith & Wesson Model No. 1, 3rd Issue revolver, a rare two-tone blue and nickel finish which we have seldom seen in our more than 5 decades in the business. This tip-up revolver .22 Short Rimfire has a 7-shot cylinder 3-1/4"barrel. Dual-tone blued frame, nickeled barrel and cylinder very scarce. Birdseye maple (period correct and desirable) for post Post-Civil War era. Serial Number 80178 –this revolver was manufactured around 1874–1875. This falls into the mid-production era when Smith & Wesson was transitioning from wartime to peacetime manufacturing and experimenting with finishes. Smith & Wesson did experiment with finishes during the late Civil War and early postwar period, especially with their Model No. 2 Army. It's quite uncommon to find a Model No. 1, 3rd Issue with this type of factory two-tone finish, making it a highly desirable collector’s variation. Blued frame with nickeled barrel/cylinder likely reflects either a factory experiment or special order.Frame: Near full blued finish – excellent and rare.
- Barrel/Cylinder: ~85% original nickel – strong for a 150-year-old piece.
- Erosion: Typical wear from use; front of cylinder and muzzle show expected powder burns and abrasion.
- Bore: Still good – enhances shootability and value.
- Grips: Birdseye maple, fine condition – correct for this model.
- Markings: Sharp barrel markings – suggests it has not been heavily polished or refinished.This is a beautiful example of Smith & Wesson’s early innovation and experimentation in firearms design and finishing during the post-Civil War era.
PLEASE CALL DALIA AT 203-257-5256 TO GIVE CREDIT CARD INFORMATION. Also, please view our at hansenguns. Click on "Online Catalog" and see All OF OUR ITEMS LISTED CONSECUTIVELY on or search online on that site with the ID “lope”...... OFFERED ONLINE AND AVAILABLE IN OUR RETAIL GALLERY IN SOUTHPORT, CT. Visit us also on Facebook at ://facebook/hansenguns/?fref=ts. We also own and/or operate Hansen Cartridge Co. and the Ruger Collectors Assc.(RCA). Hansen & Hansen wishes to expedite each order received, however we ship 80-100 items weekly, therefore orders paid by money orders or bank checks are cleared for shipping 5-7 days after deposited funds show in our account. Shipping date is scheduled ONLY AFTER VERIFICATION TAKES PLACE AND FFL/C&R IS RECEIVED (IF APPLIES). This is 5-7 days after WE receive order by mail - NOT customer date mailed and postmarked and after credit card funds are posted. Credit card orders exceeding $500 must be cleared through customer’s bank before shipping. Personal checks are accepted but orders are held UP TO 3 WEEKS after deposit of funds before items released for shipping. IF you have special instructions or require overnight or expedited shipping please advise at time of ordering and we will gladly prioritize shipping FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE. THIS IS OUR POLICY and we encourage s to PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND OUR POLICY BEFORE . We would be pleased to answer ANY questions by phone (our toll free number is 1-800-571-7337 or e-mail cwlopiaol
Price: $950.00
Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .22 Short