serial #38793, 32 RF, 6'' ribbed octagon barrel with a bright otherwise very fine bore but for a couple spots of moderate pitting, also showing a bit of light oxidation. The barrel retains about 85-90% bright original blue, the loss is due to some light even flaking, primarily along the rib and underside of the barrel, the ejector stud shows some very nice color case-hardening. The cylinder remains quite nice with perhaps 90% original blue mixing with even smooth oxidation and a bit of flaking. The frame retains perhaps 40-50% original blue, the straps toned to pewter with flaking left and right, primarily atop the frame and the edges of the trigger spur; the trigger is a case-hardened patina with some trace colors evident on the hammer. The grips are very nice retaining perhaps 97% original varnish, the loss being along the sharp edges of the butt, they are stamp-numbered to the gun on the interior. The arm comes in an unmarked period leather flap holster with press embossed border and mostly tight stitching throughout, showing a bit of verdigris. The rear suspension billet is marked ''304 and/C/32/6'', no doubt style number and designating 32 cal, 6'' barrel, perhaps a Smith & Wesson holster. The leather shows a bit of scuffing and the very lightest amount of flaking but still remains supple. All of the assembly numbers are matching, barrel-to-frame fit shows the tiniest bit of light play but the arm times and locks up perfectly. A very pleasing example of a No. 2 Old Army Smith, no doubt with the holster it rode in in its formidable days. (3A9474-46) {ANTIQUE} [Dr. John W. Hall Collection] (800/1200)
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