^Lot 3012 RARE SHORT BARREL SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1 3RD

ISSUE REVOLVER. Cal. 22 S# 76710. Bbl. 2 11/16" keyhole shaped. Round blade front sight. This model of this issue of the Model 1 was made in large quantities although few were made in this short bbl version. Address is on left side instead of on rib Nickel finish. Antique white colored grips. CONDITION: grips have age lines with a nice patina. Bbl & frame retain 97% strong original nickel with only slight muzzle edge wear & some screwdriver marks around hinge area. Cyl. has strong original nickel in flutes with outer diameter being a cleaned metal color showing light pitting. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bore has strong rifling with scattered pitting. PROVENANCE: Wm. J. (Bill) Maier Estate Collection, James D. Julia Auction 10/06/2008. (01-28073/MJC). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.