Smith & Wesson Number 1 Lever-action Repeating Pistol

Description:

Smith & Wesson Number 1 Lever-action Repeating Pistol, c. 1854-55, serial number 35, all matching, .31 caliber, walnut grips, engraved steel frame, marked on top of the barrel flats "SMITH & WESSON/NORWICH, CT./PATENTED/FEBRUARY 14, 1854/" and "CAST STEEL," barrel lg. 4, overall lg. 9 1/4 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Only light traces of finish on the barrel, missing the screw on the front right side of the barrel, in overall good condition.


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