SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 AUSTRALIAN CONTRACT REVOLVER.

SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 AUSTRALIAN CONTRACT REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. Nickel finish, 7” keyhole ribbed bbl, 2-pc monogrammed hard rubber grips. Grip frame is cut for shoulder stock and the butt has the broad arrow proof. SN 12404. CONDITION: Very good. All matching except the grips which are unnumbered. Retains about 75% original nickel on the frame and bbl with some scattered pitting, a couple deep spots on the bbl. Cylinder has traces of nickel in the flutes with the balance a light gray metal color and fine pitting. Hammer retains about 50% faded case colors and the trigger guard 15-20% with the balance turned silver. Strong bore with moderate pitting, good mechanics. Grips show heavy wear turned chocolate. 4-48023 JR113 (Anderson Collection) (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	659	$2,760.00	SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 AUSTRALIAN CONTRACT REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. Nickel finish, 7” keyhole ribbed bbl, 2-pc monogrammed hard rubber grips. Grip frame is cut for shoulder stock and the butt has the broad arrow proof. SN 12404. CONDITION: Very good. All matching except the grips which are unnumbered. Retains about 75% original nickel on the frame and bbl with some scattered pitting, a couple deep spots on the bbl. Cylinder has traces of nickel in the flutes with the balance a light gray metal color and fine pitting. Hammer retains about 50% faded case colors and the trigger guard 15-20% with the balance turned silver. Strong bore with moderate pitting, good mechanics. Grips show heavy wear turned chocolate. 4-48023 JR113 (Anderson Collection) (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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