RARE SMITH & WESSON JAPANESE NAVAL CONTRACT NEW MODEL #3 REVOLVER.

RARE SMITH & WESSON JAPANESE NAVAL CONTRACT NEW MODEL #3 REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. Blued finish, 6-1/2” keyhole ribbed bbl, pinned half-moon front sight, wood grip panels with a tiny anchor on the frame at the top of the backstrap. Grips are replacements and have been recently checkered and refinished. Shipped to Takata, Japan in 1892. SN 24826. CONDITION: Good to very good. Retains about 35% thinning original blue overall, strong in the sheltered areas with the balance a blue-gray patina, bright metal on the grip frame. Screws are slightly battered. Hammer retains 60-70% faded case colors, bright shiny bore and excellent mechanics. 4-47895 JR2 (Anderson Collection) (2,500-4,000)

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
	747	$1,495.00	RARE SMITH & WESSON JAPANESE NAVAL CONTRACT NEW MODEL #3 REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. Blued finish, 6-1/2” keyhole ribbed bbl, pinned half-moon front sight, wood grip panels with a tiny anchor on the frame at the top of the backstrap. Grips are replacements and have been recently checkered and refinished. Shipped to Takata, Japan in 1892. SN 24826. CONDITION: Good to very good. Retains about 35% thinning original blue overall, strong in the sheltered areas with the balance a blue-gray patina, bright metal on the grip frame. Screws are slightly battered. Hammer retains 60-70% faded case colors, bright shiny bore and excellent mechanics. 4-47895 JR2 (Anderson Collection) (2,500-4,000) 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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