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1st MODEL, S&W AMERICAN .44 Am

L.D. NIMSCHKE EXPOSITION LEVEL ENGRAVED, AND ENGRAVED NAME / PEARL GRIP

PRICE: $16,500

IMPORTANT MEXICAN HISTORICAL FIGURE…IGNACIO MEJIA 1872..

This is an absolutely exquisite and beautiful work of the engravers art. It is full exhibition level engraved, in the intricate and wonderful style of Louis Daniel Nimschke. In the last half of the 19th century he engraved about 500 firearms for S&W, Colt, Winchester plus other works of art.

Here we have the marriage of history, important historical figures, and a world class high condition S&W American revolver, engraved by the master Louis D. Nimschke.

This fabulous American, Serial No.646X is engraved in very small period script style on top of the barrel rib. It is done in a unique manner, due to the barrel address and decorative engraving, the first name is script engraved before the barrel address, the last name after the decorative engraving and barrel address. The name is IGNACIO MEJIA, QUITE THE FAMOUS MAN IN MEXICO. He was the Minister of War and Navy, from 1865 until 1876 under the Juarista Government. In addition he was a General, and continued to serve under Diaz. * With this S&W comes a brief historical sketch and photo copy of Mejia in Uniform ** This American has it's original Pearl grips.
This American has it's original Pearl grips.
Here we have the marriage of history, important historical figures, and a world class high condition S&W American revolver, engraved by the master Louis D. Nimschke.
The American was factory finished in nickel plating, with a case colored hammer. Currently about 35% of the nickel remains, mostly on the trigger guard and bottom of the revolver. The balance is a semi-bright light gray patina. The engraving is not worn, and all surfaces are smooth. The mechanical actions: opening, ejecting, closing, cocking and firing ALL operate 100% perfectly !