Lot 1206: Engraved Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 1/2 Second Issue Revolver
Gustave Young Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 1/2 Second Issue Revolver with Rare Short Barrel and Pearl Grips
Auction Location: Rock Island, IL
Auction Date: September 9, 2017
Lot 1206: Engraved Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 1/2 Second Issue Revolver
Gustave Young Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 1/2 Second Issue Revolver with Rare Short Barrel and Pearl Grips
Auction Location: Rock Island, IL
Auction Date: September 9, 2017
Gustave Young Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 1/2 Second Issue Revolver with Rare Short Barrel and Pearl Grips
The model 1 1/2 Second Issue was manufactured from 1868 to 1875. This extremely rare example has 75% plus coverage fine scroll and punch dot engraving by Master Engraver Gustave Young. The left side of the barrel has the one-line address/patent marking. This is the correct marking for the rare short barrel. Standard length barrels have markings on top of the barrel rib. The frame is gold plated, and the remaining surfaces are nickel plated.
Fine. The barrel and cylinder retain 80% nickel plating, and the frame retains scattered traces of gold plating, otherwise a mottled gray patina. The grips are fine with a couple of missing chips along the edges and very attractive color. The action needs work as the cylinder does not properly lock when cycled. Factory engraved S&Ws by Gustave Young are few and far between and highly sought after.
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