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LOT 3109
Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 1/2 Second Issue Spur Trigger Revolver with Desirable
Police Sergeant Inscription - Serial no. 39062, 32 RF cal., 3 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, rosewood
grips. Manufactured from 1868 to 1875, this is a very fine example of a Smith & Wesson No. 1 1/2 Second
Issue revolver with an inscription to a police sergeant. The back strap has the period inscription “Presented
to SERGt. F.J. Griffith by No. 2 Squad 3rd Dist. Police.” The identity of sergeant Griffith remains unknown at the
time of writing. Revolvers such as these would have been a popular pocket firearm for police and civilians
alike in the crime-rife streets of the sprawling metropolitan centers of the late 19th century. The standard one-
line address is marked on top of the barrel rib. The matching serial number is on the butt and stamped inside
the right grip panel. The matching assembly marking “LL4” is marked on the right of the grip frame, rear face
of the cylinder, and rear face of the barrel lug. It is fitted with a German silver blade front sight, notch
rear sight on top of the cylinder latch, and a pair of smooth rosewood grips.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 90% of the untouched, original nickel finish with a few scattered
patches of light flaking and pitting, and the inscription remains crisp. The grips are fine with a
stabilized vertical crack in each panel and otherwise minor handling evidence. Mechanically
excellent. A desirable Smith & Wesson No. 1 1/2 revolver inscribed to the police sergeant who earned
the respect of his department!
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3108
Attractive Silver
Plated Smith &
Wesson Model No. 1 3rd Issue Revolver
with Desirable Wexler & DeGress Cast
Silver Plated Grips and Pipe Case - Serial no. 40378, 22
RF cal., 3 3/16 inch solid rib bbl., silver finish, metal grips. Manufactured in 1869-
1898 with this example featuring full silver plating and scarce Wexler & DeGress grips. The
barrel rib has the standard one-line S&W legend. The grips feature floral scrollwork as well as a relief
portrait on the right panel and patent date on the left panel. Matching assembly marks on the grip frame, cylinder, and barrel.
Includes a period pipe case with white silk and purple velvet lining.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 97% period retailer applied silver plating taking on an attractive dark aged appearance. The grips
are excellent. Mechanically excellent. The pipe case is fine with minor wear overall. A highly attractive full silver plated S&W Model No. 1 3rd Issue
revolver wearing scarce Wexler & DeGress grips.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500