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LOT 3086
Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 Second Issue Revolver with Very Scarce “Stand of Flags” Gutta Percha Case - Serial no. 23356, 22 RF cal., 3 3/16 inch solid rib bbl., blue/silver finish, rosewood grips. A very fine example of a Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 Second Issue
revolver with original and rare “Stand of Flags” Gutta Percha case. The barrel and cylinder
have a blue finish, while the brass frame is plated in silver. It also features a rounded front sight and a rear sight notch cut into the top of the cylinder stop. The seven shot cylinder lacks flutes, and
the top of the octagonal ribbed
barrel features the manufacture
information marked in a single
line. The grip frame, cylinder,
and barrel have matching
assembly numbers, while the
right grip panel is numbered to
the revolver. Includes the very
scarce and highly sought after
“Stand of Flags” Gutta Percha case,
which features a cartridge block for
56 rounds (cartridges not included) and decorative royal purple lining. Only 5,000 Gutta Percha cases are said
to have been made for Smith & Wesson. Most of these were made by Littlefield, Parsons & Co, who also made similar cases for daguerreotypes. These cases were popular during the second half of the 19th Century and were usually used for presentation guns. They were special ordered or added by the distributor after shipment from the factory. These were generally found with the Model No. 1, first and second issue revolvers. The “Stand of Flags” is one of two types of Gutta Percha cases commonly recognized; the other showcases a relief image of a Model No. 1 on the lid. Out of these two case styles, the “Stand of Flags” is the rarest.
CONDITION: Very fine. The barrel and cylinder retain 60% of the original blue finish, while the brass frame retains 95% of the original silver plating. The right grip panel has a small chip near the butt, otherwise the grips are fine with some minor handling marks and nearly all of the original finish. The Gutta Percha case is very fine, with the decorative “Stand of Flags” exterior showcasing crisp lines and excellent detail, and the interior lining showing typical high spot wear. Mechanically excellent. An attractive example of one of Smith & Wesson’s most classic pocket revolvers with an exceedingly scarce case.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3087
LOT 3088
Cased Engraved Tranter
Patent Single Action Revolver
- Serial no. 6977, 22 RF cal., 2 1/2
inch octagon bbl., blue/gold/
casehardened finish, checkered
walnut grips. This is a high
quality cased Tranter Patent
revolver finished in gold and
blue, with fine high quality scroll
engraving on the frame sides.
The front upper left side of the
frame is marked “W. TRANTER’S/
PATENT” over “6977” and the
bottom of the barrel directly
ahead of the frame is marked
“64”. The upper barrel flat and
cylinder between each chamber
is marked with British proof marks and the rear cylinder face is marked “64”. The frame is gold plated, the cylinder casehardened and the remaining parts are blue. Release lever, trigger, hammer and loading gate are niter blue. The barrel is marked “C. Golden. Bradford.”, with blade front and frame notch rear sights, seven round cylinder and fitted with a one piece checkered walnut grip. Complete in a walnut case with initial shield on the lid, blue felt lining with four compartments, two piece lids, cleaning rod, screwdriver and key.
CONDITION: Very fine. The frame retains 60% original gold plating with an aged patina on the exposed brass. The cylinder shows 85% original case colors mixed with smooth gray patina. The barrel, hammer and cylinder pin retain 95% plus original bright blue finish with some high edge wear and a small amount of minor spotting. The grip is excellent with a few minor dings and crisp checkering. The engraving and markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent. The case is good with some slight warping of the lid.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3089
Scare Factory Engraved Manhattan
.22 Caliber Pocket Revolver - Serial no. 3454, 22
RF cal., 3 1/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/nickel finish, rosewood grips.
These small pocket revolvers were a fine copy of the Smith & Wesson
First Model Type 22 Revolver and production was eventually halted by a lawsuit.
However, those produced were very well made and sold readily. Offered here is a
First Model, Second Variation with 3-groove rifling, barrel address in an arc motif and
factory scroll engraving on the side flats of the barrel at the muzzle and breech. The right grip
panel, barrel and cylinder are numbered to the gun.
CONDITION: Fine. The barrel retains strong traces of original blue finish in the protected areas, otherwise a smooth brown patina. The remaining surfaces retain 90% of the period reapplied nickel plating. The grips are also fine with some minor scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,200 - 1,700
LOT 3090
Scare Factory Engraved Manhattan
.22 Caliber Pocket Revolver - Serial
no. 1437, 22 RF cal., 3 1/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/
silver finish, rosewood grips. These small pocket revolvers were a
fine copy of the Smith & Wesson First Model Type 22 Revolver and production
was eventually halted by a lawsuit. However, those produced were very well
made and sold readily. Offered here is a First Model, First Variation with 6-groove
rifling, unsigned barrel (correct for the first variation), and factory scroll engraving on
the side flats of the barrel at the muzzle and breech. The left grip panel, barrel and cylinder are
numbered to the gun.
CONDITION: Very good. 30% original blue finish remains on the barrel and cylinder and the frame retains traces of age darkened original silver plating in the protected areas, otherwise a mix of brown and gray patinas. The grips are also fine showing some high edge wear and some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,100 - 1,600
Exceptional New York
Engraved Smith & Wesson
.32 Double Action Second
Model Revolver with Pearl
Grips and Box - Serial no.
15954, 32 cal., 3 1/2 inch
solid rib bbl., nickel finish,
pearl grips. This model was
manufactured from 1880-
1882. An extremely fine S&W
.32 DA Top-Break revolver
featuring extensive period
New York floral scroll engraving. Fitted with plain pearl grips. Matching serial number on the butt, cylinder, barrel, and barrel latch. Includes the unlabeled S&W box with correct serial number.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 98% plus retailer applied nickel and 90% plus blue finishes, minor handling evidence, and a few minor surface stress cracks in the pearl. The box is good with some wear and tearing. Mechanically excellent.
72 Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250