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Imperial Russian Model 1874 S&W Revolver by Ludwig Loewe
Caliber: .44 Russian
Price: $2975
Inventory # swp_0029
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DESCRIPTION: Imperial Russian
army contract S & W Russian Model third pattern revolver
manufactured by Ludwig Loewe, Berlin, Germany. These revolvers
had interesting history. In 1877, Ludwig Loewe & Company
located in Berlin, Germany received an order for 70.000 of such
revolver from the Imperial Russian army. The contract was placed
on the emergency basis, as Russia had just entered the war with
Turkey. Smith & Wesson was not willing to supply more guns
quickly enough, hence Loewe was chosen as manufacturer. The barrel
rib displays the Russian language maker address, "Ludwig
Loewe i Ko., Berlin, Germania". The revolver displays
also an Imperial Russian government property mark stamped
on the back of the barrel rib, "Crown over Double Headed
Eagle" (fading). The left side of the frame displays
a model designation in Russian language, "Obr. 1874"
(Model 1874). Matching serial numbers (the matching numbers
are stamped on the cylinder and barrel only; there are no serial
numbers stamped on all other parts of the revolver). The serial
numbers are original and they were not restamped. Single action.
Six-chamber cylinder. Barrel length: 6.5 inch. CONDITION:
The revolver is fine to excellent condition (refurbished).
The metal was completely refinished. 98% of reblue is still on
metal. The blue is worn mostly on the sharp edges of the frame,
barrel and cylinder. Very good bore with strong rifling.
Excellent cylinder's chambers. Very tight action.
The markings and numbers are still visible on metal. Hardwood
grips are a replacement. They are in excellent condition with
only minor handling marks. The lanyard ring assembly was
removed from the butt of the revolver (please, see pictures).
Some screws were replaced. The side plate screw was replaced
with some kind of pin (please, see pictures). Scarce Russian
Model S&W revolver by Ludwig Loewe! Antique. Serial#
160XX. |
British Service Old Pattern No.2 Mk. I Garate Military Revolver
Caliber: 455 Webley
Price: $795
Inventory # swp_0028
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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# NN. (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). |
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). |
Beautiful Spanish Copy of S & W Revolver
Caliber: .44-40 WCF
Price: $750
Inventory # swp_0021
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DESCRIPTION: Beautiful Spanish
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 lower part
of the hilt displays a word, "Spain". There
are no maker markings on the revolver. Black hardened grips with
diamond checkering. Six-chamber cylinder. Barrel length: 6 inch.
The revolver was manufactured with no provision for the lanyard
ring. CONDITION: Overall the revolver is in excellent
condition. About 97-98% of original nickel finish is still
present on metal. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible
on metal. The bore is on overall very good condition. The
rifling is strong, but there is some darkness in the grooves.
The chambers are in excellent condition. Strong, crisp action.
Black hardened rubber grips are in overall excellent+ condition.
Very attractive Spanish revolver! |
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 their 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). |
