Dealer case for a SW n°1

[lechat]

I just bought a antique case in the UK in a gunsmith shop, among others antique gun cases.

It's a venered wood, probably walnut. The lining seems very old.

It's fit perfectly my SW n°1.

Somebody ever see this kind of dealer case for a n°1 ?

English or US ?

 

[H Richard]

I have seen pictures of them, never had one in my hand. Looks to be in really great condition!

 

[Chuck24]

Beautiful case!

 

[mmaher94087]

I believe it is referred to as a French case or 'Frenched' case. Very nice case to highlight a very nice 1st Model, 2nd Issue revolver.

 

[opoefc]

As said above, it's what collectors call a "French case style" as the gun is outlined in a fitted indentation. These are after market cases popular with British and European purchasers of the period. Cases are still made today in this style. England was a hot bed of copies of the S&W Model 1 in the 1860-70s so these cases often show up with those copies and sometimes with labels of the English makers in the inside of the lid. Ed.

 

[gmborkovic]

Sir, a pure piece of artistry. Excellent find.

 

[lechat]

Thanks to everybody.

Yes, it's "french fit" but this kind of fitting was used everywhere: France, UK, USA, ...

and a important number of SW n°1 were sold in France and UK too ...

I don't think it's US because the case is in walnut but ...

If someone has the same with a US origin, it could be possibly US too.

I don't think it's for a UK copy, it's fit perfectly.

I have in my "magic box" a original 19° century cleaning rod for 22, a period oiler and some cartridges.

Now it's a full case.

 

[opoefc]

Your correct, it's not US. US dealer cases were seldom the French style, as the American market seemed to prefer the open space type cases. I have had a number of these French cases over the years with English dealer labels and a few with French dealer labels, as well as with no labels, and the guns were always a nice fit, so the cases were made with the shape of the S&W Model 1 in mind. Most period US dealer cases are walnut. Yes, you now have a very nice full case. Ed.

 

[danalex]

J'ai vu récemment une boite du même style sur naturabuy avec une provenance d'Angleterre

 

[Grumpa72]

My ancient French classes worked hard but I did not understand "naturbuy". Translate?

 

[opoefc]

Grumpa72, He's saying the case is in the style often seen in England. Ed.

 

[mmaher94087]

Translation: "I saw recently a box the same style on naturabuy with a provenance from England". I assume 'naturabuy' must be an auction place similar to eBay.

 

[lechat]

Hi Danalex

Naturabuy is the french Gunbrocker:

CHASSE PÊCHE : Annonces neuf et occasion, vente aux enchères

A lot of antiques, often very expensive for US guns (because importation fees and a good business for the dealers...)

but ... sometimes some bargains.

I recently buy a SW mold, first model with hook in 44 american for 200 € (220 $). I don't think it was very expensive.

 

[danalex]

Excuse my English is very bad !!!!

Daniel
SWCA#2471

 

[BGS]

Question

Do you have the name of the dealer in the UK?
Thanks

 

[lechat]

I have buy it in Henry Kranks shop