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Otis Smith Revolver 30RF SN: 9790

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:175.00 USD Estimated At:350.00 - 750.00 USD
Otis Smith Revolver 30RF SN: 9790
Single shot rimfire revolver manufactured circa 1870's. Features 3" barrel, single action, spur trigger, bird's head grips, 5 shot fluted cylinder. Ornately scroll engraved in the Nimschke style, with bust of a helmeted goddess (maybe Greek, maybe Colombia or Athena) on left panel. Bore is poor. Exhibits a good condition aged brown patina color in recesses, with lighter silvery color on high spots. Several screw slots marred. Grips are good overall, with good fit to frame. Hammer and trigger function, cylinder spins freely, firing pin broken. Traces of gold gilding in some protected areas might indicate that at the time of the Centennial this might have been an exhibition piece. Condition is NRA Good (as display piece) *** Antique Firearm ***