Synopsis:

Exceptional early Remington Smoot factory engraved revolver SN:377 with 97-98% bright original nickel finish over elaborate factory engraving complemented by smooth mother-of-pearl grips. A wonderful example that would be difficult to improve upon! ANTIQUE!!!

Description:

Beautiful, early, factory engraved Remington Smoot 1st Model revolver with spur trigger and bird's head grip, SN: 377 under left grip, produced between 1875 and 1877, approximately 3,000 manufactured, in .30 RF with 2-13/16 inch ribbed octagonal barrel and nickel-plated finish over extensive factory scroll engraving to include barrel, cylinder, and frame. Color case hardened hammer/trigger. Smooth mother of pearl grips, each secured with a single retaining screw. Simple fixed halfmoon front sight and groove rear sight with the top of the barrel marked "E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION, N.Y.PAT. W.S. SMOOT OCT. 21, 1873" patent reference. The Remington-Smoot revolver was patented by William S. Smoot in 1873 and represented Remington's entry into the metallic cartridge revolver market during the mid-1870s. ANTIQUE!!!

Condition:

Exceptional early Remington Smoot factory engraved revolver with 97-98% bright original nickel finish with sharp edge wear and handling marks that are most prominent on the butt. Faded color case hardening on hammer and trigger. Near excellent mother of pearl grips, with light surface marks but no chips, escutcheons easily removed. Bright bore. Correct manual mechanics.