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SIMILAR EXAMPLES FEATURED IN THE BOOK L.D. NIMSCHKE: FIREARMS ENGRAVER BY WILSON
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Spectacular L.D. Nimschke Engraved and Silver Band Inlaid Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Old Army Revolver with Presentation Case - Serial no. 36381, 32 RF cal., 6 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, pearl grips. This exquisite, exhibition quality engraved S&W Model No. 2 Revolver is a masterpiece by renowned 19th century master engraver L.D. Nimschke. Near full coverage bold floral scrollwork and blossoms on a punch dot background consistent with Nimschke’s work decorate the barrel, cylinder and frame. Double silver inlaid bands are featured on the barrel at the muzzle and breech. Checkerboard patterns are incorporated amongst the scrollwork on the cylinder. Additional engraving appears on the back strap, barrel rib, and butt. Similar scrollwork and barrel rib “X” motifs are captured in a collection of Nimschke’s smoke pulls gathered by R.L. Wilson in “L.D. Nimschke Firearms Engraver” (see pages 18 and 27). “EA” is marked on the underside of the barrel at the muzzle. The barrel rib has the standard one-line Springfield address. The revolver wears a set of highly attractive pearl grips. Matching assembly marks appear on the grip frame, cylinder, and barrel. The period partitioned case is lined in red velvet and contains an empty box of Ethan Allen No. 32 cartridges.