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Fantastic and Historically Significant Gustave Young Master Engraved and Gold Plated Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 Second Issue Revolver Inscribed to New York Congressman
engraved examples, such as this
one, are always in demand by S&W collectors, and its link to a noted Union Civil War congressman only adds to the desirability and historical significance. Considering that factory engraved
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and Civil War Prisoner of War Alfred Ely with Pearl Grips and “Book” Presentation Case - Serial no. 14955, 22 RF cal., 3 3/16 inch solid rib bbl., blue/gold finish, pearl grips. Manufactured from 1860 to 1868. Offered here is a wonderful, museum quality example of fantastic Gustave Young artistry on a famed S&W Model No. 1 Second Issue Revolver inscribed to a noted U.S. congressman captured at the First Battle of Bull Run. Factory
examples for this model were generally plated in nickel, this blued and gold plated example makes for an ultra
rare piece of S&W artistry. The profuse engraving is by world renowned Master Engraver Gustave Young. Gustave Young worked with Smith & Wesson as early
as 1865 after serving as Colt’s Master Engraver and was the in-house engraver for Smith & Wesson starting in 1869 until his death in 1895.
