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Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action First Model Revolver
Estimate: $600-$900
Sold
$1,100
Timed Auction
Arms, Armor & Militaria Online
Location
Cincinnati
Description
Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action First Model Revolver
.44 Russian. 4" ribbed barrel. SN: 51058 (Mfg. ca1898). Nickel finish, blued triggerguard and trigger, color casehardened hammer, factory mother of pearl grips with Smith & Wesson medallions. Double action top break simultaneous extraction revolver with fluted six-chambered cylinder, notch rear sight integral in barrel catch and pinned round front sight. Two line barrel address and patent markings ending with 1880 date. Matching serial numbers on butt, on rear face of cylinder and under barrel catch. Left side of barrel with +44 S&W CTG+ marking.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition
Good. Good bore with strong rifling, showing some scattered pitting and oxidation. Metal with much of the nickel finish with a dull milky patina and showing a moderate amount of loss due to flaking and wear, particularly along the high edges, contact points and at the muzzle. The areas with finish loss show a moderately oxidized brown patina and there is a moderate amount of freckled oxidation present, mostly on the barre and web. Markings remain legible. Mechanically functional, although the extractor star is a little sluggish when it retracts into the ejector tube, suggesting binding due to old grease or dirt. Grips very good with a yellowish age patina and showing some minor dings and some minute chipping to the surfaces.
Quantity
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