serial #70018, 32 RF, 3 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This revolver is finished in blue and remains in a very fine state of preservation. The metal surfaces of this revolver shows 95% plus bright original blue finish with most loss being accounted for in a turn ring on the cylinder. The balance of loss due primarily to a couple minor light abrasions in the finish. The color case hardened finish on the hammer and ejector rod remain very strong, perhaps darkening slightly with age. The two-piece birdshead grips rate excellent with 97% original varnish remaining. The gun comes in a very nice original mahogany case either factory or dealer supplied with red baize lining. The hinges and lock show proper original scribe marks and the case includes a nice empty picture box showing a 1 1/2 First Issue revolver by Smith, Hall and Farmer. The box rates excellent with a little light wear to the top image but with all labels intact. The condition of the case is excellent with exterior showing 97% original finish. A very handsome, high condition 1 1/2 revolver and case. (1B10826-630) {ANTIQUE} [Dr. W. Lloyd Hudson Jr. Collection] (2000/3000)

Description Update 3/10/23: Includes a nice little shooter's kit containing a selection of vintage primers, primed cases, wadding material, breech seater, powder measure, bullet selection and a nice Ideal Re & De-Capper tool with its box. All held in a nice wooden case in very good plus condition.

serial #3084, 32-40, 30'' octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a fabulous rifle in a lovely configuration, the barrel retaining about 97% original blue showing some mild sharp edge wear and sparse handling marks, the blue taking on a nice plum- brown tone under bright light. The Stevens-Pope barrel markings remain crisp and the underside is numbered ''1389 / 25 / 141'' beneath the forend. The 44 1/2 action retains about 96% attractive cyanide case-hardened colors that remain mostly vibrant showing a little fine brown speck- ling scattered about and some areas muting slightly to an attractive silvery case- hardened patina. The action retains crisp embellishments featuring fine quality detailed foliate scrollwork, light bordering, floral motifs around the screw heads and a rather nice little geometric border along the forward edge. The hammer and breechblock retain about 97% original bright blue while the fancy spur lever and schuetzen buttplate retain about 99% original nickel finish that has mellowed out rather nicely through the years. The barrel is fitted with a pair of target blocks that hold a Stevens No. 368 riflescope that retains about 92% original blue showing scattered light ring and handling marks along with a few scattered oxidation speckles. The scope features crosshair reticle and fair optics that are rather cloudy. The checkered pistolgrip deluxe walnut buttstock and schnabel forend remain in near excellent condition retaining about 97% original varnish showing some very light scattered handling marks and a few minor dings, the fine diamond point checkering with some areas of lightly chipped points. The left-side cheekpiece retains nice edges and the wood exhibits subtle but very handsome grain figure throughout. The forend is un-numbered though obviously original and the buttplate and stock are matching the action. The rifle retains its Stevens adjustable tang sight with six-position aperture and target globe front with medium aperture insert. The action with double set triggers seems to function well mechanically. An exceptional Stevens-Pope rifle in a wonderful configuration. (13E10853-5) {C&R} (7000/9000)

serial #31784, 32 RF, 6" octagon barrel with a mint bore. This is a remarkable set which remains in spectacular condition. The revolver shows absolutely no evidence of ever being fired. The breech face retains all of its original finish and the breech of the barrel assembly shows all of its original finish with no evidence of oxidation. The revolver shows all matching assembly codes "HH4" and screwheads remain unturned with old dried oil within the slots. The metal surfaces of the revolver retain 99% bright original blue overall. The hammer, trigger and ejector rod show virtually all of their original color case hardened finish. The two-piece rosewood grips fit perfect and retain 99% original varnish overall. The mahogany case remains equally as minty as the revolver showing all of its original finish and with original scribe marks visible around hinges and lock. Included in the case is a wonderful empty box of 50 No. 2 pistol cartridges manufactured by Smith & Wesson. This black labeled box with gold print remains in excellent condition, the marbled border around the periphery is still all present as are the green paper seals on either end. This is a highly collectible ammunition box which couldn't have a better home than cased with this stunning revolver. A correct wooden cleaning rod with brass tip remains present. This is an investment quality, benchmark example of the Smith & Wesson No. 2 Old Army Revolver. Worthy of the finest collection of antique American arms. (1D10826-563) {ANTIQUE} [Dr. W. Lloyd Hudson Jr. Collection] (10,000/15,000)