Erl Svendsen Model 1 single action revolver .22 Long Rifle

[Eagleye123]

I purchased a very small .22 cal. single action revolver by a gun maker named Erl Svendsen. The pistol is in excellent condition and has ivory grips with brass under frame. I don't use this pistol because it is very nice and is such a unique little firearm. I have read several articles on the thread called Who knows about Erl Svendsen guns?" which was posted on November 6, 2006.

On February 9th, 2009: A member by the name of Fleetugsailor wrote that he owned a Model 1 .22LR Svendsen. He also said that the the serial # started with the letters CS which meant cased set. I am not sure what cased set means? My other question is I would like to know what kind of value does this type of pistol have with ivory grips and in very good condition. I would also like to know if anyone knows how many of the Model 1 single action pistols were produced? I would truly appreciate any information about this firearm.

Daniel,

 

[Zoidberg523]

I am sorry that I have no useful information for you, but I think I speak for everyone when I say that I would love to see a picture of it!

It sounds beautiful.

 

[toivo]

On February 9th, 2009: A member by the name of Fleetugsailor wrote that he owned a Model 1 .22LR Svendsen. He also said that the the serial # started with the letters CS which meant cased set. I am not sure what cased set means?

I can't answer any of your other questions, but I can tell you that "cased set" most likely means the revolver was one of a pair that was sold together in a presentation case.

 

[heron]

If that's real ivory, you should occasionally rub some clove oil into it; otherwise it tends to shrink and crack over time.

 

[Eagleye123]

If I can get a picture of my Svendsen Model 1, I will provide it. I am a new member and I am still learning how to navigate through this system.
Thank you very much for the reply.
Daniel,

 

[Eagleye123]

I did not know that you had to apply some oil on ivory to prevent it from cracking!
Thank you very much for that information.
Daniel,

 

[Eagleye123]

Thank you for the reply, I sort of figured that cased set might have meant having 2 firearms in box. I just wanted to make sure. Thank you again,
Daniel,

 

[Clermont]

Here is an advertisement from the February 1974 issue of Shooting Times for the ESFAC three gun cased set.

 

[Beerme]

eh 1974?
would it be real ivory then?
I kinda doubt it

 

[Clermont]

The advertisement indicates that three pistols make a cased set and two pistols make a cased pair. The serial number of the pictured Four Aces derringer begins with "CS".

 

[Eagleye123]

Thank you for information. The grips on this Model 1 .22cal are genuine ivory! The serial number does start with "CS". I just would like to know how many of these single action pistols were made?

 

[Eagleye123]

Erl Svendsen Model 1 single action revolver .22 LR

This little single action revolver has genuine ivory grips. These grips may have been installed after the pistol was manufactured. I don't believe that the pistol came with ivory grips. Someone took the time to buy ivory grips for it. The serial number is # CS 146.
I still would like to know more information on the this little beauty.

Eagleye,