New member with a Model 1 Second issue

[anndan]

Hi. I'm new to the group and am happy to have found it! I've acquired a RELIC Model 1 Second issue .22 rimfire revolver (I think I've got the right identification). I'm wondering since it's so bare-bones and inoperable if it has any resale value?0 0 0 0 0 0 smith wesson 1b.jpg

[H Richard]

From what I can tell, it is a Model 1 second issue. Here's what it would look like under all that extraneous finish.

[moosedog]

Welcome aboard. Nice piece of history there.
It does have resale value as a "dug up antique". It would be nice to know where it was dug up from.

[first-model]

Originally Posted by anndan

Hi. I'm new to the group and am happy to have found it! I've acquired a RELIC Model 1 Second issue .22 rimfire revolver (I think I've got the right identification). I'm wondering since it's so bare-bones and inoperable if it has any resale value?

Not much at all, unfortunately. I picked up two of these in good restorable condition (much better than what you pictured) for $75 each recently. In really nice shape they'll fetch $250 to $500, depending on the vintage, grips, engraving, etc.

Cheers,
-- Mike

[anndan]

Thanks so much. This is good information. I live in Indiana and the woman I bought it from said she thought it had been dug up in a field in Kentucky.

[opoefc]

Anndan, Welcome to the Forum! Interesting post. I have the world's largest collection of 200+ dug up relic handguns, including Smith & Wessons. I displayed the S&Ws at our last annual meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, and won the
Member's Choice - Best Display Award." - Value of dug ups relate to the documentation of where it was found and type of revolver. I'm not sure your gun is a Smith & Wesson. It could be a Manhattan, as they are almost identical, and unless you can still read the barrel stamping, it's anybodies guess as too which one it is. . I would estimate the value of your dug up at about $100 - give or take $25. If the gun can be documented as to where it was dug up in KY., such as the battle field at the Civil War battle of Franklin, value would be several hundred dollars. If the gun was dug up,still loaded, double the value. Any attempt to remove the rust & corrosion will destroy any value as a dug up. Ed.

[deadin]

I like the "Field Expedient" repair to the mainspring.....

(Then the darn think let go on the other end.)

[anndan]

I am interested in selling this piece. Is it be a piece that could be added to your collection?

[opoefc]

Anndan, Pls. see my private message to you., Thanks, Ed.