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LOT 3193
Exceptional, Rare 2nd Quality
Marked Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 Second Issue Revolver with
Rare Box - Serial no. 101986, 22 RF cal., 3 3/16 inch solid rib bbl., blue/silver finish, rosewood
grips. Manufactured from 1860 to 1868, this No. 1 2nd Issue revolver has the rare “2D. QUALTY” marking on both sides of the barrel. This marking indicated there were slight casting flaws when the revolver was manufactured. The manufacturing flaws did not affect the mechanical function
and they were sold at a discount. Approximately 4,402 of these types of revolvers feature the “2D. QUALTY” marking. The barrel rib has the one-line address marking, and the cylinder has the patent dates marking. The right grip panel is numbered to the gun. Matching assembly marks are on the grip frame, cylinder and barrel. Included is a very rare and seldom seen original S&W orange mottled paste board box.
CONDITION: Excellent. The barrel retains 98% plus bright original blue finish and the cylinder retains 40% bright original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The frame retains 99% original silver plating. The grips are very fine with a tiny chip at the top (left panel), some scattered minor handling marks, and nearly all original varnish remaining. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine with a lid end-tab absent and nearly all of the paper covering remaining. This outstanding No. 1 Second Issue revolver with rare 2nd Quality markings will be hard to improve upon and the rare factory box, a crown jewel itself in S&W collecting, is a must have for the serious S&W collector! The revolver will be hard to improve upon. The box is a crown jewel in S&W collecting.
Provenance: The Sheryl Cheely Collection.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 3194
Smith & Wesson Model One, 1st Issue, Third Type Revolver with Gutta Percha Case - Serial no. 1170, 22 RF cal.,
3 3/16 inch solid rib bbl., blue/silver finish, rosewood grips. Manufactured circa 1858 with a spring loaded barrel catch
featuring side projections as was standard on all Third Type variations. The barrel rib has the one-line address, and the
cylinder has the patent date marking. Matching serial number on the butt, both grip panels, barrel and cylinder. Complete
with an original Smith & Wesson Gutta Percha case with decorative relief lid showing an image of a No. 1 revolver and
“MANUFACTURED ONLY BY/SMITH & WESSON,/SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS”. The inside of the lid has decorative royal
purple velvet, the bottom of the case is lined in red velvet, and the case contains an empty cartridge block.
CONDITION: Very fine. The barrel and cylinder retain 80% original blue finish with the balance faded to a plum-brown. The
frame retains 98% original silver plating. The grips are excellent showing minimal handling marks and retaining nearly
all original varnish. The case is very fine showing minimal handling evidence on the exterior and typical high spot wear
on the lining. The delicate nature of these cases meant that many did not survive, and this case is definitely in well above
average condition.
Provenance: The Sheryl Cheely Collection.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500 127