Guns for Sale - S&W Smith & Wesson Model 1 ½ -- .32 Top Break Single Action Revolver, Antique

Seller's Description:
LSB#: 111214JM07

Make: Smith & Wesson

Model: 1 1/2, Top Break

Serial Number: 3747

Year of Manufacture: 1878 – 1892 and a lot closer to 1878 than to 1892.

Caliber: .32 S&W Short

Action Type: Top Break Single Action Revolver

Markings: The serial number “3747” is found on the butt. The rear of the cylinder is marked “3747”, as is the underside of the top strap release. The rib of the barrel is marked “Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass. U.S.A. Pat’d Jan 17 & 24. 65 / July 11 65. Aug. 24. 69. Feb. 20. 1877. Reissue July 25. 1871” and “Pat’d Apr. 20. 75 / Dec. 16. 1877”.

Barrel Length: 3 ½”

Sights / Optics: The gun is mounted with a pinned front blade sight and a notch in the release for the rear sight.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered hard rubber. There are no losses to the panels and only slight marking. The grips rate in about Excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: Nickel

Finish Originality: Factory Original

Bore Condition: The bore is a bit gray and the rifling is visible the entire length. There is light pitting in the grooves, but the bore remains shootable.

Overall Condition: This gun retains about 80% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows a couple of dings to the cylinder, not affecting the chambers. There is scattered tarnish and ageing to the nickel throughout, though primarily on the barrel. The underside of the barrel shows some very light attempted cleaning of the tarnish. The screw heads are very good and only slightly worn. The markings are clear. Overall, this gun rates in about Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly though we have not fired this pistol. The lockup is very tight and there is no ‘wobble’.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: The Smith & Wesson Models 1, 1 ½ and 2 are some of the most collected and appreciated firearms produced from the period. They made a convenient sized .32 Caliber Top Break, Cartridge revolver that saw production reach almost 100,000. Though there were a lot of these guns produced, few remain in a condition even approaching this one. The gun is definitely original and shows only natural age wear. Add this to the fact that it is a 4-digit serial number, and you have that missing hole in your collecting right here.

CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This gun can be sold In California to anyone over the age of 18 and is considered an antique.

Payment and Shipping Instructions:

Shipping:

USPS or UPS Insured shipping will cost $15

Your item will be shipped within 1 week of receipt of good funds, usually the next day. You will receive an automatic notification with a tracking number upon shipment, to let you know that we have received funds. If you are in Southern California, you are welcome to pick your item up and complete the transfer at our shop in Simi Valley (M-F, 8-5).

This gun can only be shipped to a verified adult, and it will be shipped from an FFL. It is your responsibility to ensure that the gun is legal to own and receive in your area. Please include a copy of your driver’s license with payment; this is for proof of age. We are FFL dealers and comply with all Federal, State and local laws.

Payment:

Full payment on non-layaway items is required within 14 days. We accept Cashiers Checks, Money Orders, Cash and Personal Checks. No Credit Cards or electronic payments are accepted. To help us properly apply your payment, please indicate what item you have purchased when payment and/or FFL are sent. If you would like to be notified when we receive your payment, please obtain a tracking number from your carrier. We receive about 40 checks a day and do not have the staff required to email everyone when we receive checks.

CA Sales tax applies to CA buyers (7.25%).

Layaways are offered on all items, requiring a 20% non refundable down payment within 7 days of the auction’s close and the balance within 60 days. We do not require prior notice to place an item on the layaway. No returns are accepted on layaway items and the item will be considered abandoned after 60 days.

Successful Bidder Instructions:

You will be invoiced by the morning following the sale. This invoice will include totals for the sale and all instructions.

If you win an item and are not willing or able to complete the sale, you will be liable for 5% of the sale price.

Returns (less shipping) are accepted within 3 days of when the item is delivered with signature confirmation. Returns are very costly for both the buyer and for us, so please ask all of your questions before bidding and please be sure you can legally purchase this item.

Please leave feedback when the gun is happily received, we will leave feedback in return. If you are not satisfied, for any reason, please contact us before leaving negative or neutral feedback. (805) 285-0715

No gun should be fired without being examined by a competent gunsmith.

THIS AUCTION HAS CLOSED.