2020 September Premier, Volume I

The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection
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LOT 231
Rare Gutta Percha Cased
New York Engraved Smith
& Wesson Model Number
One 1st Issue 2nd Type
Revolver with Distinctive
Bayonet Latch - Serial
no. 467, 22 RF cal., 3 3/16
inch solid rib bbl., blue/
silver finish, rosewood
grips. Offered here is a S&W
Model Number One 1st
Issue 2nd Type revolver
which features the rare
“bayonet” or flat spring
barrel latch found only on
first approximately 1,130
Model Number One 1st
Issue revolvers (1st and
2nd Type). The revolver
also has the revolving recoil
BOTH SIDES PICTURED
plate attached to the frame. The profuse period New York engraving consists mostly of floral
scrollwork on a punch dot background. The sides of the barrel also have engraved cross
hatching. The barrel rib has the one-line address, the cylinder has the 1855 patent marking, and matching serial numbers are on the butt,
both grip panels, barrel and cylinder. Accompanying this rare revolver is an equally rare S&W gutta percha case with decorative relief lid
showing an image of a No. 1 revolver and “MANUFACTURED ONLY BY/SMITH & WESSON,/SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS”. The inside of the
lid has decorative red wine velvet and the case contains a cartridge block holding 44 rounds.
CONDITION: The barrel retains traces of original blue finish in the protected areas, otherwise a smooth gray patina with some pitting. The
cylinder has a smooth brown-gray patina. The frame retains areas of original silver plating. The engraving is crisp. The grips are fine with
minor handling marks. Mechanically needs work as the hammer does not hold at full cock. The case is fine with a few hairline stress cracks,
some scattered chipping and typical high spot wear on the lining. The relief patterns are crisp. An incredibly rare tip-up in an equally rare
case no serious S&W collector should be without.
Provenance: Dr. Gerald Klaz collection.
Estimate: 6000 - 8000
LOT 232
Smith & Wesson Model
Number One 1st Issue
6th Type Revolver with
Gutta Percha Case - Serial
no. 11576, 22 RF cal., 3 3/16
inch solid rib bbl., blue/
silver finish, antique ivory
grips. The Model Number
One 1st Issue revolver was
manufactured by Smith
& Wesson from 1857 to
1860 in six various types.
This particular revolver
is a 6th type, the final
change that eliminated the
rotating plate and a ratchet
was made a part of the
cylinder. Standard markings,
both grip panels numbered to
BOTH SIDES PICTURED
gun, and matching assembly marks on the grip frame, cylinder and barrel. Comes with a
rare and very desirable S&W Model Number One revolver gutta percha case. The exterior has the likeness of a Model Number One First
Issue, several smaller renditions of the same as borders, scroll designs, and “MANUFACTURED ONLY BY/SMITH & WESSON,/SPRINGFIELD
MASSACHUSETTS.” The interior has fancy scroll patterns on the lid lining and a cartridge block holding 51 rounds.
CONDITION: Fine. The barrel and cylinder retain 70% original blue finish thinning to a brown and showing evidence of being cleaned on
the barrel. The frame retains 98% original silver plating. The grips are very fine showing slight age shrinkage and attractive color and grain.
Mechanically needs work as cylinder does not lock, otherwise the action functions. The case is fine showing some edge chipping, a few
hairline stress cracks at the hinges, and minimal high spot wear on the lining.
Provenance: Dr. Gerald Klaz collection.
Estimate: 3500 - 5000