It was Dec, 2017 when an Engraved .22 1891 Single Shot caught my eye. Blue with Ivory Target grips and Engraved. The serial number of 5001 is listed in the N&J S&W book as a combo set although this gun had no extras with it. I purchased it, almost knowing there was hardly a chance of finding the revolver barrel and cylinder of that number.
The letter states it was sold as a blued and engraved single shot with a 10 inch barrel, and checkered ivory extension target grips. The monogram on the left grip is Mr. Freeman's monogram. Augustus C. Freeman
ACF left and FSH right grip.
Shipped Dec. 8th 1893, to A.C. Freeman at address in Punta Gorda FL
Note: This 1891 is an 8 inch barrel and the frame are numbered on the butt.
Move ahead to Oct, 2021
While looking at online stuff for sale, only ever so often, two weeks ago I came across an item for sale that made my day. A display case with F.S.H. in gold letters on the top and inside was an engraved .38 barrel and cylinder. Looking through all the pictures the last one showed a close view of the rear of the cylinder.
There it was! Number 5001 as plain as day! Also the same monograms on a set of pearl grips as on my ivory target extension grips.
There is a hand written letter as a receipt, post marked Oct. 1961, stating the pistol in the case was an 8 inch .32 with serial number 15929. This was not correct looking for the case and barrel and was sold off.
So at that time, the correct 8 inch single shot .22 from the combo set had not been in the case for at least 60 years.
As soon as it was shipped in I placed the pistol in the case!! I could almost hear "where have you been all these years"?
Now the serial number 5001 is on both barrels, cylinder, and butt of the frame. All parts are back in the box as it was presented to F.S.H.
The letter states it was sold as a blued and engraved single shot with a 10 inch barrel, and checkered ivory extension target grips. The monogram on the left grip is Mr. Freeman's monogram. Augustus C. Freeman
ACF left and FSH right grip.
Shipped Dec. 8th 1893, to A.C. Freeman at address in Punta Gorda FL
Note: This 1891 is an 8 inch barrel and the frame are numbered on the butt.
Move ahead to Oct, 2021
While looking at online stuff for sale, only ever so often, two weeks ago I came across an item for sale that made my day. A display case with F.S.H. in gold letters on the top and inside was an engraved .38 barrel and cylinder. Looking through all the pictures the last one showed a close view of the rear of the cylinder.
There it was! Number 5001 as plain as day! Also the same monograms on a set of pearl grips as on my ivory target extension grips.
There is a hand written letter as a receipt, post marked Oct. 1961, stating the pistol in the case was an 8 inch .32 with serial number 15929. This was not correct looking for the case and barrel and was sold off.
So at that time, the correct 8 inch single shot .22 from the combo set had not been in the case for at least 60 years.
As soon as it was shipped in I placed the pistol in the case!! I could almost hear "where have you been all these years"?
Now the serial number 5001 is on both barrels, cylinder, and butt of the frame. All parts are back in the box as it was presented to F.S.H.
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Thank you so much for sharing - I love happy endings!!!
