^Lot 727a Smith & Wesson Model 91 22LR

SN: 22804. Pistol. Single-Shot. Break-Top. 'Model of 1891' First model, circa 1893-1905. With recoil shield. 8" ribbed barrel with front blade, and notch rear sights. Black checkered hard rubber grips of the extension type with S&W monograms. Triggerguard separate from the frame. Blue finish, case-hardened hammer, and triggerguard. Smooth trigger. 2-line S&W address/patent date on barrel rib. S&W trademark on right frame. Caliber of left side of barrel. Serial # on fore strap. Bore appears very good, with strong rifling but dirty. Barrel locks up tight. Blued finish is about 60% with edge wear/scratches, and handling loss. There is a 2" crack to the rear of the grip panels exposing the backstrap. NRA Condition-Good. C&R firearm.