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LOT 1032
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.
ProvenanceAcquired from Bolk Antique Arms, Netherlands, 2016.
Ex Kusmirek Collection, UK.
Accompanied by an original Bolk invoice.
See Flayderman, N., Guide to Antique American Firearms, 9th edition, 2007, pp.220-221, for details.
FootnotesSold 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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