Summer 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
August 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, & 9th, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
EARLY SMITH & WESSON NO. 1 LEVER ACTION PISTOL
01-29099 | Cal. .31. | S# 348.
This Smith & Wesson lever action pistol made in 1854 was the first Smith & Wesson branded firearm, ironically, they sold their interest to Oliver Winchester in 1856 who continued making brass framed lever action pistols in same style, the lever action Henry rifle in 1860 then 1866 Winchester and the rest is history. Smith & Wesson turned their attention to cartridge revolvers and today Smith & Wesson and Winchester are household names in firearms, all starting with Smith & Wesson patent in 1854. These rare pistols are historic & important to S&W and Winchester collectors alike. Only 1200 of these “rocket ball” pistols were produced, and survivors are scarce. 4” octagon to round barrel, stamped on 3 flats: “SMITH & WESSON / NORWICH, CT”, “PATENT / FEB 14, 1854”, and “CAST-STEEL”, integral spring loaded tubular 6-shot magazine, engraved frame, varnished rosewood grips, fixed notch rear sight, post front sight, early lever with finger spur. STATUS: ANTIQUE.
