Manufactured from 1868 to 1875. Engraved by S&W Master Engraver Gustave Young, the revolver is decorated with Young's signature floral scrollwork on punch dot background covering 90% of the surface. The underside of the frame carries the presentation inscription: "PRESENTED TO/N.F. Fuller Jr./by the citizens of/West Rockbury/Nov. 25, 1875." West Rockbury is likely the misspelling of West Roxbury, the southwest neighborhood of the City of Boston. At the time of this writing N.F. Fuller, Jr. remains unidentified. The revolver features a full nickel plating and is fitted with pearl grips. The checkered pearl grips are accented with a floral carving. The back of the right grip panel has the number "507." The back of the left grip panel has the number "57." The matching assembly number appears on the grip frame, cylinder, and barrel. The period partitioned case contains a sealed picture box of UMC .32 caliber cartridges and ten loose cartridges.
Condition: Extremely fine, retaining 85% original nickel plating with some dark pitting in a few of the cylinder flutes. The engraving is crisp. The grips are excellent with crisp carving and attractive colors. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine with minor handling/storage marks and typical high spot wear on the lining. A very attractive Gustave Young presentation engraved S&W tip up revolver
- Make:
- Smith & Wesson
- Model:
- 1.5
- Caliber/Gauge:
- 32 RF
- Class:
- Antique
- Serial:
- 44258
- Type:
- Revolver
- Barrel:
- 3 1/2 in Solid Rib
- Finish:
- Nickel
- Grip:
- Pearl
- Stock:
- N/A
- Bore Condition:
- N/A
