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LOT 1177
New York Engraved Gold and Silver Plated Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless Third Model Double
Action Revolver with Pearl Grips and Hartley & Graham Retailer Case - Serial no. 70066, 38 S&W cal., 3 1/4
inch solid rib bbl., silver/gold finish, pearl grips. Manufactured 1890 to 1898. Near full coverage Nimschke style
New York style scroll engraving on a punchdot background, possibly done by Hartley & Graham. Gold plated
cylinder and triggerguard. Matching serial number on the barrel, cylinder, and butt. Includes leather bound
“Hartley & Graham/New York.” marked case and cleaning tools.
CONDITION: Fine overall, retaining 80% original silver finish with some age darkening and 40% plus original
gold on the cylinder and triggerguard, also with an aged look. The pearl grips have a few chips and some cracks
forming. The case is fine with some edge and interior wear. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 1178
Smith & Wesson .38 Single Action First
Model Baby Russian Revolver with Extra Barrel and Box - Serial no. 22196, 38 S&W cal., 3 1/4 inch solid
rib bbl., nickel finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured in 1876/1877. The barrel is fitted with fixed blade front
sight, notch rear sight, and two-line marking on the rib. The revolver has matching serial numbers on the barrel,
barrel latch, cylinder, butt, and right grip panel. Included is an extra matching numbered 4 inch barrel and an
unnumbered correct model factory box.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% plus original nickel finish with minor handling evidence and a faint cylinder
drag line. The grips are very fine with some browning and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is
very good with edge wear.
Provenance: The Cam & Deb Cooper Collection.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 1179
Desirable and Excellent
Smith & Wesson
.32 Safety
Hammerless
Second Model
“Bicycle”
Revolver with
Rare 2 Inch
Barrel, Pearl
Grips, Box,
and Factory
Letter - Serial no.
152525, 32 S&W
cal., 2 inch solid
rib bbl., blue/
hard rubber finish,
pearl grips. Found
in the 91418-
170000 serial
number range, this .32 Safety
Hammerless Second Model
“bicycle gun” has a rare special
order 2 inch “bicycle” barrel
with the correct two-line S&W
legend on the left side. The factory letter states the revolver was shipped on
August 24, 1906 and delivered to Folsom Arms Co., of New York City with the
2 inch barrel, blue finish, and checkered black hard rubber grips. The revolver
wears a set of gold S&W monogram pearl grips; however, the hard rubber
grips with the right grip numbered to the gun are included. Matching serial
numbers appear on the butt, cylinder, barrel, and barrel latch. The tan paper
cover S&W box has an illegible serial number on the bottom and correct end
label listing blued finish and 2 inch barrel.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% plus original blue finish remaining
with a small patch of brown patina long the edge of the rear frame, minimal
handling marks, and cylinder drag line. The replacement grips and original
hard rubber grips are all excellent with highly attractive fiery colors on
the pearl. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine. A high condition, highly sought after S&W .32 Safety
Hammerless “Bicycle” Revolver with are 2 inch barrel and box.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1180
Desirable Smith & Wesson
.32 Safety Hammerless
Fifth Model “Bicycle” Revolver with
Rare 2 Inch Barrel and Factory Letter
- Serial no. 260726, 38 S&W cal., 2 inch
solid rib bbl., blue finish, hard rubber grips.
The included factory letter confirms the .38 S&W
caliber, blue finish, and 2 inch barrel length when the
revolver was shipped to The Seattle Police Department,
Seattle, WA, care of Walter F. Day, on December 21, 1937.
The revolver shows matching serial numbers on the barrel,
barrel latch, cylinder, butt, and right grip panel.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 90% plus bright original high
polish blue finish with light handling evidence, brown patina on the front
grip strap and grip safety, light cylinder drag lines, and crisp checkering
on the grips. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500