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Old 10-18-2012, 11:15 AM
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I've been asked to sell an early S&W tip up revolver and after some on-line research have decided that it's probably a Model 2. Serial number is 36708 and it appears to be a .32 caliber rim fire with fabulous engraving and carved MOP grip but the cylinder is missing. I'm taking the liberty of including 5 photos of this piece. I'm sure this piece would be worth a bundle if it were complete but am open to ideas of value without cylinder.
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Old 10-18-2012, 11:49 AM
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Welcome to the Forum NH4012. You have a very nice Model 2 6" that was shipped at the very end of the Civil War. Probably in 1865. It is a shame that the cylinder is missing, as that really affects value. If I were you, I would search high and low for a replacement cylinder, even if it is a plain one. Also, the gun has significant value and it would be worth checking to see if a good engraver could not match the style and get the gun back to the condition it would be collectable again. If you would consider having an engraved cylinder placed in the gun, you can often find non-working Model 2s out there for maybe $250 to $350. Take the cylinder and have someone like David Chicoine restore it before sale. You will definately be money ahead.

These guns in fine condition without the pearl stocks and engraving are going for around $1000 and yours complete would be worth at least double that. Is there any marking on the backstrap? It would be reasonable to think that this gun could have been given to a Civil War veteran of notable rank, so a factory letter could add considerable value to the gun if given to a high ranking Civil War officer.
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Old 10-18-2012, 02:21 PM
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Welcome to the Forum NH4012. You have a very nice Model 2 6" that was shipped at the very end of the Civil War. Probably in 1865. It is a shame that the cylinder is missing, as that really affects value. If I were you, I would search high and low for a replacement cylinder, even if it is a plain one. Also, the gun has significant value and it would be worth checking to see if a good engraver could not match the style and get the gun back to the condition it would be collectable again. If you would consider having an engraved cylinder placed in the gun, you can often find non-working Model 2s out there for maybe $250 to $350. Take the cylinder and have someone like David Chicoine restore it before sale. You will definately be money ahead.

These guns in fine condition without the pearl stocks and engraving are going for around $1000 and yours complete would be worth at least double that. Is there any marking on the backstrap? It would be reasonable to think that this gun could have been given to a Civil War veteran of notable rank, so a factory letter could add considerable value to the gun if given to a high ranking Civil War officer.
The backstrap continues the engraving with about a 1" gap where someone could have engraved a name or other short identifier but none was and the owner doesn't know any history. Since I'm only the seller, not the owner, I'm going to offer it as is through Gunbroker.com and perhaps the buyer will find a cylinder and restore this great piece to its former glory. Thanx for you prompt and helpful answer.
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Pls. post the Gun Broker item number here when you put it up for auction. Thanks, Ed
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