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Antique French mkd S&W M.1-1/2 Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,200.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Antique French mkd S&W M.1-1/2 Revolver
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Antique French Retailer marked Smith & Wesson Model 1-1/2 Spurtrigger Revolver, #70277, .32 RF cal., 3-1/2'' barrel marked ''Fd Claudin Brevete a'Paris / Boulevart des Italiens 38'', blue finish, smooth rosewood grips. Red-lined case is similarly marked in gold inside lid. Case includes one empty box of .32 RF by Gevelot & Gaupillat (Paris), one oiler and wiping rod. Ensemble dates from the early 1870s. Condition is fine retaining approx. 85%-90% blue, with most of the thinning to barrel. Grips and action are excellent, bore is fine. Interior of case with minor soiling and sun fading, and some fraying to area occupied by hammerspur. Exterior of case with soiling and minor losses to leather and painted canvas portions. Interesting and seldom seen. Est.: $2,400-$2,800. (Antique)