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Antique S&W 1st Model Top-Break Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD
Antique S&W 1st Model Top-Break Revolver
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Antique Smith & Wesson Double Action First Model Top-Break Revolver, #8296, .44 CF cal., 6.5'' round barrel with integral blade front and small notched rear sights is marked with the S&W name, address and patent dates in two lines on top rib; steel solid frame with signature S&W large front hinge and integral gripstraps; scarce 1-9/16'' length fluted 6-shot cylinder with long free grooves; checkered two-piece hard rubber grips with the entwined ''S&W'' logo within a circular panel at top. Condition is good, the metal surfaces showing cleaned overall moderate pitting that appears to have been re-colored to a soft gunmetal gray-brown; barrel markings are weak; barrel hinge and latch are strong; serial numbers match. Grips are sound with moderate wear to checkering but no chips or losses. Action functions in double-action mode; bore is clean with defined rifling. Est.: $500-$750. (Antique)