Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Historic Firearms and Militaria Auction

Thu, Dec 6, 2018 03:00PM EST
Lot 190

Three Smith and Wesson Model 1 Tip Up Pistols

Estimate: $700 - $900

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

American, 19th century, two model 1 2nd issue revolvers, 3-1/4 in. barrels, both marked on top of barrel "Smith and Wesson, Springfield, Mass", patent dates on cylinders "Patented April 3, 1855, July 5, 1859", serial numbers on buttplate, "90242" and "86271"; one model 1 3rd issue revolver, 3-1/2 in. barrel, top of barrel reads "Smith and Wesson, Springfield, Mass, Pat, Apr 3, 1855/July 5, 59/& Nov 21, 65", serial number on buttplate reads "57571"

Condition

all with patina, pitting and surface scratching to patina, some marring to wood grips, cylinder, hammer and triggers work appropriately

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