Smith & Wesson Single Shot Pistol, 2 Mod. Allegory Of Liberty Stock.

SMITH & WESSON SINGLE SHOT PISTOL, 2 Mod. LIBERTY ALLEGORY STOCK.
United States, 19th century
Steel and silver
L.T.: 34,5cm - Barrel length: 25,5cm (10'') - Cal. 22 LR

Round, rifled bore, tilting barrel with top band marked SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A. and on left side 22 LONG RIFLE CTG. Target handlebars.
Frame stamped with S&W logo.
Stock frame on trigger guard side bears gun number: 3041
98% original blue finish
Jaspered steel trigger guard and hammer.
Steel stock, featuring the allegory of Liberty in a central oval medallion, standing in drapery. At her feet, a banner is marked with the word “liberty” in capital letters, and in her right hand she holds a balance. The symmetrical decoration is punctuated by ribboned scrolls, floral bouquets in relief and two heads of old men in lateral cartouches.
The cap features the Great Seal of the United States: an eagle in the round rests on the national coat of arms, its talons embracing an olive branch, symbol of peace, and arrows, symbol of defense and war. A rose rests on the grained background, next to the words "Eagle H. W. "

Superb condition.

Ref. : 5764

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According to article L311-2 of the French Code de la sécurité intérieure, this collector's weapon is classified as a category D collectible. It is free to acquire and hold. We remind you that their sale is forbidden to minors.