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LOT 0300
Smith and Wesson Old Model No 2 Revolver
1861-1874 A.D.
10 5/8 in. (690 grams, 27 cm).
Also known as 'Model No 2 Army' with hinged frame, six shot .32 calibre rimfire cylinder with 'PATENTED APRIL 3 1855 JULY 5 1859 & DEC 18 1860' and 15cm (6") octagonal barrel marked 'SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS' to top with fixed extractor pin and spur trigger; serial number 47946 to butt strap with plain wood grip scales; action working.
Provenance
Acquired from Bolk Antique Arms, Netherlands, 2016.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
Accompanied by an original Bolk invoice.
Literature
See Flayderman, N., Guide to Antique American Firearms, 9th edition, 2007, pp.220-221, for details.
Footnotes
Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age. Overseas bidders should note that, due to UK regulations governing export of all firearms, overseas buyers will need to make arrangements for shipping this lot out of the UK directly, by air freight, with a specialist company or agent.
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