2020 September Premier, Volume I

BOTH SIDES
PICTURED
LOT 219
Nimschke New York Engraved Smith & Wesson
.44 Double Action First Model Revolver with
Pearl Grips - Serial no. 4316, 44 S&W Russian
cal., 5 inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, pearl
grips. Model introduced in 1881. The revolver features profuse
near full coverage period Nimschke-New York style floral scroll
engraving on a punch dot background along with zig-zag line
and dot borders. The 1 7/16 inch cylinder has an engraved
wavy line and dot band at the rear. The screws are lightly engraved. A diamond pattern is engraved amongst the scrollwork behind the hammer. The
top strap is fully engraved. The back strap has a blank inscription panel. The barrel rib has the two-line address/patent dates marking. Matching serial
numbers are on the butt, cylinder, barrel and barrel latch. Fitted with plain pearl grips.
CONDITION: Excellent as period New York engraved, retaining 95% plus original nickel finish with some loss on the back strap and front sight, otherwise
some very light flaking. The engraving is crisp. Some traces of original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. Some faded original blue remains
on the trigger guard. The grips are very fine with a repaired chip near the top (right panel), tiny chip at the bottom (left panel) and fiery colors. There is
slight play with the cylinder, otherwise action functions properly. One of the most deluxe coverage Nimschke style S&W double actions to be found!
Provenance: Dr. Gerald Klaz collection.
Estimate: 8000 - 11000
BOTH SIDES PICTURED
LOT 220
Cased Smith & Wesson Model
No. 3 Russian 1st Model Single Action Revolver with
Rare 6 1/2 Inch Barrel and Factory Letter - Serial
no. 25370, 44 S&W Russian cal., 6 1/2 inch solid rib bbl.,
nickel finish, walnut grips. The accompanying factory
letter lists this revolver with a 5 1/2 inch barrel in .44
S&W Russian, nickel finish and smooth walnut grips when shipped on
May 3, 1873 [sic] and delivered to M.W. Robinson Co. of New York City. The
revolver falls within the commercial Russian range and as confirmed by
the factory letter has a rare 6 1/2 inch barrel, as 8 inch was standard barrel
length. The barrel rib has the one-line address/patent dates legend ending
with “RUSSIAN MODEL.” Matching assembly numbers are on the grip frame,
cylinder, barrel and barrel latch. The right grip panel is numbered to the gun. The repurposed period
case contains a cartridge block holding 52 cartridges and a screwdriver and features a blank inlaid inscription plate on the exterior of the lid.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 98% plus factory quality reapplied nickel plating to the frame showing some finished-over fine faint pitting, mostly found
on the side plate and bottom of the frame. The finish on the barrel and cylinder appear to be original. 98% plus vivid case colors remain on the hammer.
Patterns of case colors remain on the silvered out trigger guard. The grips are also very fine showing a few minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
The case is very good with numerous minor handling/storage marks, couple minor cracks on lid and relined interior showing minimal high spot wear.
Provenance: Dr. Gerald Klaz collection.
Estimate: 5500 - 7500
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