RARE LEATHER STOCK HOLSTER FOR SMITH & WESSON AUSTRALIAN NEW MODEL #3 REVOLVER.

RARE LEATHER STOCK HOLSTER FOR SMITH & WESSON AUSTRALIAN NEW MODEL #3 REVOLVER. SN 96. RACK #96. Fine orig brown leather stock carrier for Australian New Model #3. It is 13-3/4″ long x 4-3/8″ wide x 1-1/2″ thick with riveted D-ring on back & a flap over brass stud on front. Right edge has a slot for a saddle strap. Inside lid is marked with two digit rack number “96” and the broad arrow acceptance mark. Two hundred fifty of these rare revolvers were made in the 12,000-13,000 serial range in 6-1/2″ and 7″ bbl lengths. PROVENANCE: Wm. J. (Bill) Maier Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Surface has a slightly crackled finish on face with the back showing wear from strap & horse sweat where it was carried on saddle. Flap is worn, soft & supple showing dark oil stain. 4-35103 JR324 (350-550)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2387	$575.00	RARE LEATHER STOCK HOLSTER FOR SMITH & WESSON AUSTRALIAN NEW MODEL #3 REVOLVER. SN 96. RACK #96. Fine orig brown leather stock carrier for Australian New Model #3. It is 13-3/4″ long x 4-3/8″ wide x 1-1/2″ thick with riveted D-ring on back & a flap over brass stud on front. Right edge has a slot for a saddle strap. Inside lid is marked with two digit rack number “96” and the broad arrow acceptance mark. Two hundred fifty of these rare revolvers were made in the 12,000-13,000 serial range in 6-1/2″ and 7″ bbl lengths. PROVENANCE: Wm. J. (Bill) Maier Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Surface has a slightly crackled finish on face with the back showing wear from strap & horse sweat where it was carried on saddle. Flap is worn, soft & supple showing dark oil stain. 4-35103 JR324 (350-550) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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