This S&W gun is being sold needing work.
This is an antique gun, and by what I learned on GUNBROKER any gun made before 1898 can be shipped person to person , and doesnt need a FFL middleman.
The Serial number for this gun is : 91,XXX
I was told on this site that this model of guns starts in 1883 to 1901 with numbers 43406 to 282999. I am estimating it to be 1886 or 1887, but I am NOT SURE.
Its in great shape for the age. I am thinking its nickle plated, just highly polished. All of the stamping is still very deep. There are scratches and blemishes on the finish, but nothing major that I can see. Looks to be the original grips, I dont think this gun was used much.
Here is what the gun is doing, and will need to be fixed:
It will cock and shoot 1 shot, then each time I press the trigger it just spins the barrel (doesnt engage the hammer )....then I open it, close it...and it will shoot 1 shot, and spin again. I emailed S&W with a recommendation to use a well known "cowboy gun guy" to get it fixed.
Someone on THIS forum told me it will need a cylinder stop OR a stop spring. If the parts cant be found, they can be fabricated by a gunsmith.
I have seen BLUED versions of this gun on GUNBROKER for $700+.
I will take specific pics if you contact me by PM ... contact me by PM for purchase also please.
I would like $350 SHIPPED by UPS with $100 insurance, tracking, and signature confirmation (more insurance is $2.50 per $100) , thanks
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