Collectible Firearms and Edged Weapons

Kristopher Gasior and Kasia Matuszewska-Gasior

P.O. Box 8327 Fredericksburg, VA 22404-8327 USA

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S&W Pistols

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Model, Price, Number & Pictures

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).

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Collectible Firearms and Edged Weapons

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