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LOT 3028
Scarce and Desirable Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Volcanic No. 1 Lever
Action Pistol - Serial no. 270, 31 cal., 4 1/8 inch part octagon bbl., blue finish, rosewood grips. This
very scarce early repeating pistol is one of approximately 1,200 No. 1 pistols that were manufactured by Horace Smith
and Daniel B. Wesson in Norwich, Connecticut, in 1854 and 1855. They are historically significant pieces for both Smith & Wesson and Winchester collectors as they marked Smith and Wesson’s first business venture and are
key pieces in the evolution of lever action firearms which developed into the famous
Henry rifle and then Winchester’s famous line of lever actions. The barrel has “CAST-STEEL”
(right), “SMITH & WESSON/NORWICH. CT.” (top) and “PATENT/FEB. 14. 1854.” (left). Factory floral
and scroll engraving is featured on the frame, side plates, and hammer. “270” is visible on the
bottom of the action and is marked on the backside of both grips and the left side of the frame under the grip. An “H” is also marked lower on the left side of the frame. Includes an old custom wood case with the original magazine spring and a rocket ball.
CONDITION: Fine with traces of original blue finish and mostly dark brown patina, mild pitting, and generally mild overall wear. The grips are also fine with a faint hairline crack in the left panel, minor scratches, and light handling wear. Mechanically fine. The case is good with moderate wear. Estimate: 8,500 - 12,000
LOT 3029
Excellent Cased
Inscribed Civil War Era Silver Plated
Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 “Old Army” Revolver - Serial no. 39807, 32 RF cal., 6 inch solid rib bbl., silver finish, rosewood grips. Manufactured in 1865 with this example featuring a full silver finish and the name
“GG Tanner” inscribed on right side of the frame. The barrel rib has the one-line address, and the cylinder has
the patent dates marking. The right grip panel is numbered to the gun. Comes with a period correct partitioned mahogany case and a hickory cleaning rod. Although “GG Tanner” remains identified, we did find a couple of interesting hits on the National Park Service’s Civil War soldiers database: Garrett G. Tanner of the 143rd New
York Infantry Regiment and George G. Tanner 1st Georgia Infantry Regiment. Many Old Armies saw hard use during the Civil War. Its easy to load and unload, rapid fire design made it highly popular with Union officers and pioneers headed westward, and the model remains highly popular with today’s collectors.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% plus high attractive age darkened original silver plating. The grips are also excellent with some scattered handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine with minor handling/storage marks and typical high spot wear on the lining. An awesome full silver plated, inscribed Old Army!
Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection.
42 Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500