| Model, Price, Number
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Description
& Condition |
British Service Old Pattern No.2 Mk. I Garate Military Revolver
Caliber: 455 Webley
Price: $795
Inventory # swp_0034
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce British World
War One six-shot revolver. The gun is a Spanish-made copy
of the hinged-frame Smith & Wesson that was built to prevent
shortage of handguns in the British army during the World War
One. Manufactured by Garate, Anitua Y Cia in Eibar,
as indicated by markings on the barrel. Garate was one of the
three Spanish gun makers to receive contracts from the British
army during the First World War. British acceptance proofs are
stamped on all major parts of the revolver. Hardwood grips with
diamond checkering. In 1921 the revolvers of this type were declared
obsolete by British military and were transferred to different
police forces. Complete with the lanyard ring. The maker initials,
"GAC" along with wording, "Marca Registrada"
are stamped on the right side of the frame. Many revolvers
of this type were used by British military in Europe during the
World War One. They were reliable and relatively inexpensive.
CONDITION: Fine+ to low excellent. 92% of original blue finish.
The balance is turning to brownish color. Some light patina on
the hilt. Excellent+ bore with strong and shiny rifling.
Excellent cylinder's chambers. Very tight action. All
the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. Hardwood
grips with diamond checkering are showing some minor handling
marks. Barrel length: 5 inches. Interesting British service
revolver for the World War One collector! Serial# 2XX. (Ref.
"Geschichte und Technik der europaischen Militarrevolver"
by Rolf H. Muller, pp. 452-453, also in "Pistols of World
War I" by Robert Adamek, pp. 136-137). |
Belgian Copy of S & W Revolver
Caliber: 455 Webley
Price: $795
Inventory # swp_0033
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DESCRIPTION: This six-shot military-style
revolver is a Belgian-made copy of the hinged-frame Smith &
Wesson. The revolver was most likely sold commercially in
the Great Britain, as it was manufactured in standard British
military .455 caliber. The right side of the barrel displays
Belgian proof marks, "Crown over R" and "Star
over M". The cylinder of the revolver displays House
of Liege proof ("ELG"), as well as some other
Belgian proofs. Double and single action. Hardwood grips with
diamond checkering. Complete with the lanyard ring. Very good
quality of machining and metal finish. Many revolvers of this
type were used in Europe during the World War One. They were
usually privately purchased by officers, as they were reliable
and relatively inexpensive. CONDITION: Fine+ to low excellent.
95% of original blue finish is still on metal. The balance is
turning to brownish color. Occasional light patina and/or peppering.
Very good bore with strong rifling. Excellent cylinder's
chambers. Very tight action. All the markings and numbers
are clearly visible on metal. Hardwood grips with diamond checkering
are showing some minor handling marks. Barrel length: 5 inches.
Very nice Belgian copy of S&W revolver! Serial# NN. |
Imperial Russian Model 1874 S&W Model 3 Revolver
Caliber: .44 Russian
Price: $1975
Inventory # swp_0032
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DESCRIPTION: Imperial Russian
army contract S & W Model 3 Third Pattern revolver. Also
known as "Model 1874", or a "Cavalry
Model". The barrel rib displays the Russian language
maker address, "Smith & Wesson Arms Factory,
Springfield, America". Imperial Russia ordered 41,138
of revolvers of this type. Japan and Turkey also ordered revolvers
of this type (1,000 and 5,000 respectively). The total production
of this model was 60,638. Similar revolver were manufactured
for the Imperial Russian army by Ludwig Loewe factory in Berlin,
Germany. The Tula arsenal produced this model of the revolver
under license for the Imperial Russian Army until 1895, when
it was replaced by Nagant M.1895 revolver. The revolver has all
standard features characteristic to this model. Single action.
Six-chamber cylinder. Complete with a lanyard ring. Barrel length:
6.5 inch. CONDITION: The revolver is good, antique condition
(as found, uncleaned). The metal is covered by a mixture
of gray patina and light surface rust. Very good bore with
strong rifling. Some darkness in the grooves. The cylinder
chambers are in good condition. The action needs either an adjustment,
or a repair, as the cylinder does not turn occasionally. The
markings on the barrel rib are still partially visible. Hardwood
grips show some dings and handling marks. Some screws' heads
show screwdriver marks. Scarce Russian Model S&W revolver!
Antique. (Ref. "Geschichte und Technik der europaischen
Militarrevolver" by Rolf H. Muller, pp. 940-941, also
in "Pistols of World War I" by Robert Adamek,
pp. 254-255). |
Smith &Wesson .38 Double Action Fourth Model Revolver
Caliber: 38 S&W
Price: $475
Inventory # swp_0031
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DESCRIPTION: Smith &Wesson
.38 Double Action Fourth Model revolver. Well built, small
frame revolver manufactured from 1895 to 1909. Break open design.
External hammer. The Smith & Wesson address and patent dates
are stamped on the upper part of the barrel. Very nice S&W
logo is present on the right side of the frame. The caliber is
stamped on the left side of the barrel. Original factory nickel
finish on the frame, barrel and cylinder. Trigger guard, trigger,
hammer and barrel release are finished in blue. Very nice black
hardened rubber grips with "S&W" logo and
diamond checkering. Five-chamber fluted cylinder. Fixed front
and rear sights. The serial number is stamped on the butt. Barrel
length: 3.25 inches. CONDITION: Fine with about 90-92%
of original nickel finish on metal. The balance is in white mixed
with some brown patina. The nickel finish is worn mostly on the
right side of the barrel. Fine bore with strong and shiny
rifling. The chambers are in excellent condition. Strong action.
The black hardened rubber grips are in excellent condition
without any handling marks. All the markings and numbers are
clearly visible on metal. All original condition. Serial#
4815XX. |
British Service Old Pattern No.2 Mk. I Orbea Hermanos Military
Revolver
Caliber: 455 Webley
Price: $795
Inventory # swp_0027
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce British World
War One six-shot revolver. The gun is a Spanish-made copy
of the hinged-frame Smith & Wesson that was built to prevent
shortage of handguns in the British army during the World War
One. Manufactured by Orbea Hermanos Y Cia in Eibar,
as indicated by markings on the top of the barrel rib. Orbea
Hermanos was one of the three Spanish gun makers to receive
contracts from the British army during the First World War. British
acceptance proofs are stamped on major parts of the revolver.
The brown horn grips with diamond checkering display maker's
initials, "OH". The same maker initials, along
with wording, "Trade Mark" are stamped on the
right side of the frame. In 1921 the revolvers of this type were
declared obsolete by British military and were transferred to
different police forces. Complete with the lanyard ring. Many
revolvers of this type were used by British military in Europe
during the World War One. They were reliable and relatively inexpensive.
CONDITION: Fine+. 92% of original blue mixed with occasional
light patina. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling.
Excellent cylinder's chambers. Very tight action. All
the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. Horn grips
with diamond checkering are showing some minor wear. Barrel length:
5 inches. Interesting British service revolver for the World
War One collector! Serial# 14XX. (Ref. "Geschichte
und Technik der europaischen Militarrevolver" by Rolf
H. Muller, pp. 452-453, also in "Pistols of World War
I" by Robert Adamek, pp. 136-137). |
Very Good Quality Belgian Copy of S & W Revolver
Caliber: .44-40 WCF
Price: $695
Inventory # swp_0020
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DESCRIPTION: Very good quality
Belgian copy of the self-extracting, hinged-frame Smith
& Wesson .44 D.A. Frontier Model revolver (S&W
Model 1881). Well built, large frame revolver manufactured
at the turn of the 20th century. Double and single action. The
revolver displays a caliber designation on the upper part of
the barrel, "For 44 Winchester Cartridge". The
left side of the barrel displays a word, "Belgium".
The right side of the barrel and frame displays Belgian proof
marks, "Crown over R" and "Star over
A". The cylinder of the revolver displays House of Liege
proof ("ELG"), as well as some other Belgian
proofs. The black hardened grips with diamond checkering and
maker's, or retailer's initials, "CC". Six-chamber
cylinder. Barrel length: 6 inch. Many revolvers of this type
were used in Europe during the World War One. They were usually
privately purchased by officers, as they were reliable and relatively
inexpensive. Robert Adamek describes similar revolver in his
book, "Pistols of World War I", allegedly used by Imperial
Russian officers. CONDITION: Overall the revolver is
in fine condition. About 75-80% of original blue
finish is still present on metal. The balance is in white, mixed
with light brown patina. Some blue is turning to brownish color.
All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. Excellent
bore with strong and shiny rifling. The chambers are also in
excellent condition. Strong, crisp action. Black hardened
rubber grips are in overall fine+ condition. The lanyard ring
is missing. Serial # 96XX. (Ref. "Pistols of World
War I" by Robert Adamek, pp.268-269). |
