Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Smith & Wesson Model 2 Army Revolver, c. 1861-74, serial number 17994, walnut grip, blued steel frame, cylinder marked PATENTED APRIL 3.1855, JULY 5.1859. &DEC 18.1860, top of barrel marked SMITH & WESSON. SPRINGFIELD.MASS., barrel lg. 6, overall lg. 11 3/8 in.
Provenance: From the collection of the late Peter F. Frazier and M. Prudence Fleck.
Estimate $300-500
Grips in good condition, some blueing left with the rest a light plum color, cylinder doesn't turn when cocked, missing the rammer pin scew.
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