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LOT 133
Cased Engraved
Smith & Wesson
Model No. 1 3rd
Issue Revolver with
Pearl Grips - Serial
no. 85799, 22 RF cal., 3
3/16 inch solid rib bbl.,
nickel finish, pearl grips. Manufactured in 1868 to 1881 with this example exhibiting a New York retailer applied engraving.
The scroll engraving decorates the sides of the barrel and frame, cylinder flats, and top of back strap. The both pearl grip
panels are numbered to the gun. The included partitioned case is lined in velvet.
CONDITION: Very fine. The barrel and cylinder retain 95% plus original nickel plating and the cylinder has a smooth gray
patina. The engraving is crisp. The grips are also very fine with a couple hairline cracks and highly attractive fiery colors.
Mechanically excellent. The relined case is very good with a number of handling/storage marks and faded lining.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 134
Deluxe Engraved American Standard
Tool Co., Pocket Revolver - Serial no. 13283, 22 RF
cal., 3 inch ribbed octagon bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips. Pocket
revolver manufactured by the American Standard Tool Co., of Newark,
New Jersey, between 1868 and 1873. The revolver is a close copy of the S&W First Model,
1st issue .22 revolver and is nearly identical to the .22 caliber revolvers manufactured by
the Manhattan Firearms Co. The revolver has a ribbed octagon barrel, six-shot cylinder, spur trigger, and
two-piece walnut grips. The sides of the frame and barrel lug are factory engraved with open scroll work
on a punch-dot background. Open flourishes are engraved on the sides of the barrel, top strap, back strap,
and butt. The cylinder is roll-stamped with a robber scene. The walnut grips have a high gloss varnish
finish. The top of the barrel rib is roll-stamped: “AMERICAN STANDARD TOOL CO. NEWARK N-J” in a single line. The serial
number is stamped on the bottom of the barrel. The engraving is tasteful and well-executed.
CONDITION: Excellent. The revolver retains 90% of the original nickel-plated finish. Nearly all of the nickel-plating is present
on the barrel, frame and grip straps. The engraving is deep and crisp. The nickel-plating has flaked on the cylinder and the
roll-engraved scene is hard to discern. The grips are very good and retain 90% of the original varnish. Mechanically fine. This
is an excellent example of a very rare deluxe, engraved, American Standard Tool Co., pocket pistol.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 132
Excellent Smith & Wesson
Number 1 1/2 2nd Issue
Revolver in Scarce Blue Finish - Serial no.
52843, 32 RF cal., 3 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue
finish, rosewood grips. This model was manufactured in 1868-75
with this example being in well above average condition and is well
worthy of the finest collection. The top of the barrel rib has the standard one-line address/
patent dates marking. The right grip panel is numbered to the gun. Matching assembly
marks appear on the grip frame, cylinder, and barrel.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% plus bright original high polish blue finish with some hints of
brown patina visible on the cylinder. The hammer and ejector rod retain most of the striking original case
colors. The grips are also excellent with a few handling marks and nearly all original varnish remaining.
Mechanically excellent. This is a standout example of a S&W Number 1/2 2nd Issue revolver.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 131
Outstanding Smith &
Wesson Number 1 1/2 2nd Issue Revolver
- Serial no. 82110, 32 RF cal., 3 1/2 inch solid rib
bbl., nickel finish, rosewood grips. This model was manufactured in
1868-75 with this example being in well above average condition and
is well worthy of the finest collection. The top of the barrel rib has the standard
one-line address/patent dates marking. The right grip panel is numbered to the gun.
Matching assembly marks appear on the grip frame, cylinder, and barrel.
CONDITION: Excellent plus, retaining 99% original nickel finish with a few minor
scratches and a cylinder drag line. 97% vivid original case colors remain on the hammer.
The grips are also excellent with very limited handling marks and nearly all of the original
varnish remaining. Cylinder does not rotate when action is cycled. A very attractive S&W
Number 1 1/2 2nd Issue revolver.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500
LOT 130
Rare Factory
Engraved Marlin XXX
Standard 1872 Revolver with Desirable
DeGress “Tiffany” Grips - Serial no. 1313, 30 RF
cal., 3 inch solid rib bbl., nickel/silver finish, metal grips. Very few of
the 26,000 XXX Standard 1872 revolvers manufactured by Marlin
between the early 1870s and late 1880s have both extensive
factory engraving and scarce DeGress plated copper grips. The
“Lady Pattern” DeGress grips show a relief engraved woman
playing a tambourine on the right panel and leaf and scroll on the left side
with the patent information in the center. Marlin expert and author William Brophy
wrote, “the DeGress grips are desirable and a pistol fitted with them belongs in every serious Marlin
collector’s collection.” The revolver itself has the standard markings and classic 19th century scroll
engraving along with border, floral, and intertwining line accents.
CONDITION: Fine, with 30% of the original nickel finish, traces of the original silver, attractively aged
brass, and crisp engraving overall. The grips are also fine with 50% of the original silver remaining in
sheltered areas and the high spots showing an attractively aged brass. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
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LOT 129
Excellent Civil War Era Smith
& Wesson Model No. 2 “Old Army” Revolver -
Serial no. 16856, 32 RF cal., 6 inch solid rib bbl., blue
finish, rosewood grips. This exceptional example was manufactured
prior to 1865. 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. Matching assembly numbers appear on the grip frame, cylinder, and barrel. Many
Old Armies saw hard use during the Civil War, with high condition examples, like the one
offered here, becoming increasingly difficult to find. 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 97% bright original high polish blue finish with some scattered mild
high edge wear and a cylinder drag line. The hammer has faded to a very attractive gray. The grips are
also excellent with very limited handling marks. Mechanically needs work as cylinder does not rotate. A
Civil War era S&W Old Army Revolver that will be difficult to improve upon.
Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000