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LOT 3147
Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 Third
Issue Revolver with Pearl Grips and Case - Serial no. 46784,
22 RF Short cal., 3 3/16 inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, pearl
grips. Manufactured between 1868 and 1881. The revolver
displays about 50% coverage broad leafy scroll engraving on
the frame, barrel, and cylinder. The revolver is fitted with a
blade front sight, one-line address on the rib, notch rear sight,
and attractive pearl grips. Assembly number “1U” marked on
various components. Includes a red felt lined hardwood case
and an empty box of .22 caliber ammunition.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 97% original nickel
finish with light handling evidence, crisp markings and
engraving, and a few age lines on the grip. Mechanically
functions with manual assistance. The case is very fine.
Provenance: The Cam & Deb Cooper Collection.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3148
Smith & Wesson
Model No. 1 Second
Issue Revolver with
Scarce Factory Gutta
Percha Case - Serial
no. 28609, 22 RF cal.,
3 1/4 inch solid rib
bbl., blue/silver finish,
rosewood grips. This
revolver is a “Second
Issue” manufactured
between 1860-1868.
The revolver has
German silver blade
front sight, “SMITH &
WESSON. SPRINGFIELD.
MASS.” on top of the
barrel, patent marking on
the cylinder, notch rear
sight, matching serial
numbers on the butt
and inside the right grip panel, and assembly markings
“IJO” marked on various components. Included is a factory
gutta percha case which features the No. 1 revolver motif
on the lid along with “MANUFACTURED ONLY BY/SMITH
& WESSON/SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS” and the 56
cartridge block on the purple interior. Approximately 5,000
of these cases, which were produced by Littlefield,
Parsons & Co., were shipped with the No. 1 First and
Second Issue revolvers.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 70% original blue finish
with some wear and patches of brown on the cylinder, 95%
original silver finish with some flaking, and some edge
wear. The grips are fine with edge wear and some dings.
Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with breaks at
the hinges, strong designs, a series of holes on the underside.
Provenance: The Cam & Deb Cooper Collection.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3146
Outstanding Deluxe Cased
L.D. Nimschke Engraved
Smith & Wesson No. 1 1/2
Second Issue Revolver -
Serial no. 26810, 32 RF cal., 3 1/2 inch
solid rib bbl., nickel finish, rosewood grips.
Manufactured c. 1868-1875, this is an exceptionally fine example
of an L.D. Nimschke engraved Smith & Wesson No 1 1/2 second
issue revolver. The revolver is decorated with wonderful near full coverage engraving by
renowned Master Engraver L.D. Nimschke. The embellishment features beautifully executed
floral scroll with a punch dot background, rows of diamonds ending in flourishes of scroll
on the sides of the barrel, and small areas of “basket weave” patterns on the barrel lug and top of the frame.
Similar scroll patterns appear as smoke pulls in “L.D. Nimschke: Firearms Engraver” by Wilson on pages 42 and
95. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the standard one-line address and patent marking. The matching
serial number is marked on the butt and inside the right grip panel. The right of the grip frame is stamped
with a star and “F6”, which is repeated on the rear face of the barrel lug. These appear to be assemblers marks,
not the “factory rework star” seen later from the Smith & Wesson factory. It is fitted with a blade front sight and a notch rear
sight in the cylinder stop. It is also fitted with an attractive pair of smooth rosewood grips. Includes a hardwood case with
blank brass presentation plaque on the lid and red baize interior, as well as two keys and an
extra hammer and cylinder stop.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% plus of the original nickel finish with some very light, pinprick type flaking on the
rammer pin, a few scattered light handling marks, and crisp engraving overall. The grips are very fine with a few spot of
flaked varnish and light handling marks. Mechanically functions, but hangs up on a couple of the cylinder notches. The case is very fine with some scattered handling/storage marks.
Provenance: The Cam & Deb Cooper Collection.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500