Number 1 third model I think

[raymond2688]

This beauty came into the shop today. It was in an attic wire tied in a shadow box. I'm not very knowlegable on these older guns. Any info the experts can tell me. It has about 70-75% of its original blueing and the hammer is still case color hardened.

 

[JSR III]

I am assuming that it is .22 caliber based on the cylinder size so your assessment would be correct.

 

[raymond2688]

I am assuming that it is .22 caliber based on the cylinder size so your assessment would be correct.

yes it is 22 short

 

[gmborkovic]

See if the Rosewood grips match. Can you post the Sn.?
I believe this was the first model that was offered with a full nickel finish
as a standard finish option.

 

[raymond2688]

See if the Rosewood grips match. Can you post the Sn.?
I believe this was the first model that was offered with a full nickel finish
as a standard finish option.

just pulled grips off it has a matching serial number of
114755

 

[gmborkovic]

It is amazing to me the number of these 1s that still have presentable, matching grips that are 140 years old. Thanks.

 

[H Richard]

Number 1, 3rd issue. I'm guessing would have been shipped in the 1870's. One of our experts should be along later and may be able to date a little closer. That one is in excellent condition, and provided is mechanically o.k. would have a decent value, probably in the $500 and up range. I wouldn't attempt to shoot it, but if you must, don't use any .22 shorts. Use only the very mild .22 BBcaps or similar.

 

[first-model]

Yes, it's a Model 1, 3rd Issue. Serial number puts it in the 1875 or 1876 range; not quite the end of production for the Model 1, but by this point it was getting long in the tooth.

I can't tell from the photo whether it's blued or nickeled, but it wouldn't affect the value much. With the damage to the left grip I'd put the value around $400, give or take depending on the condition of the bore.

As others mentioned, this is not chambered in .22 short, but rather in the original .22 black powder round. Shooting this gun with modern .22 short ammunition could result in a cracked cylinder and/or forcing cone.

Mike