Please confirm what I have and it's worth

JAYFMT · #1 10-09-2011, 11:13 PM

I'm more of a WW2 surplus collector and not sure on what I have. I believe I have a model No. 1 1/2 in .32 rimfire with a 3 1/2" tip up barrel. The action works and the cylinder turns freely when cocked. It has a 4 digit serial that I can't make out for sure.

TIA
Jay

Dosgatos · #2 10-10-2011, 02:08 PM

You're correct: you have a Model 1-1/2 1st Issue. I had a 3-digit serial number which shipped summer of 1865, so yours is no doubt also from 1865. Mine was in about the same condition as yours, though it had a wobbly barrel hinge. Otherwise it operated correctly. I sold it earlier this year for $300.

H Richard · #3 10-10-2011, 02:55 PM

Yes, it' a Mod. 1 1/2 1st Issue. I can tell you that S/N 13288 Shipped Jan. 1866, so yours would predate that. This one is from all evidence, unfired. Just faded bluing to patina.

MSgt G · #4 10-10-2011, 03:46 PM

A great looking old Smith! And, WELCOME to the forum!

JAYFMT · #5 10-10-2011, 11:02 PM

Thanks all for the input and the welcome. Only about $300.00 in value huh? Now I know why the ones I have been watching on Gunbroker are not selling.

puma guy · #6 10-11-2011, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JAYFMT

Thanks all for the input and the welcome. Only about $300.00 in value huh? Now I know why the ones I have been watching on Gunbroker are not selling.

Though I have purchased firearms on Gun Broker many of the prices are unrealistic and can't be used to value a weapon. Auctions are like horsetrading - two parties get what they want based on want they want to get.