SCARCE SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 FIRST MODEL AMERICAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SCARCE SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 FIRST MODEL AMERICAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 3757. Cal. 44 American. Blue finish with 8″ keyhole shape bbl, German silver half moon front sight and fixed rear sight on bbl latch. It has standard 6-shot cylinder with smooth walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Right side of frame, under grip, has the assembly number “X5″ which number was observed on rear face of cylinder, bbl latch and bbl in the bbl latch slot. This revolver was produced from 1870-1872 with a total production of 8,000 revolvers and was available in both 6″ and 8″ bbls, blue or nickel finish and in 44 American or 44 Rimfire Henry calibers. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter that identifies this revolver, as found, with blue finish, 8” bbl and smooth walnut grips shipped June 28, 1871 to the E.E. Eaton Co., Chicago, Illinois. These early big bore Smith & Wessons were very popular on the American frontier, on both sides of the law and with the general population. They used a powerful cartridge not previously available in a revolver up to that point and with their ease of loading & reloading and with their superior accuracy were popular well into the late 1800’s. There are numerous instances of these revolvers being involved in shootouts between lawmen & outlaws. PROVENANCE: Gary Garbrecht Collection. CONDITION: Fine plus. Bbl retains 60-70% orig blue, strong & bright in the most sheltered areas, thinning on sides of bbl and bottom of ejector rod housing. Frame retains about 90% strong orig blue with only sharp edge wear. Front strap & back strap retain most of their orig blue, moderately thinned. Cylinder retains traces of orig blue being mostly a gray/brown patina. Trigger guard & hammer retain faded case colors. Grips are very fine showing light to moderate wear on the edges with a few light nicks & scratches. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-39840 JR336 (6,500-9,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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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	2338	$6,900.00	SCARCE SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 FIRST MODEL AMERICAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 3757. Cal. 44 American. Blue finish with 8″ keyhole shape bbl, German silver half moon front sight and fixed rear sight on bbl latch. It has standard 6-shot cylinder with smooth walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Right side of frame, under grip, has the assembly number “X5″ which number was observed on rear face of cylinder, bbl latch and bbl in the bbl latch slot. This revolver was produced from 1870-1872 with a total production of 8,000 revolvers and was available in both 6″ and 8″ bbls, blue or nickel finish and in 44 American or 44 Rimfire Henry calibers. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter that identifies this revolver, as found, with blue finish, 8” bbl and smooth walnut grips shipped June 28, 1871 to the E.E. Eaton Co., Chicago, Illinois. These early big bore Smith & Wessons were very popular on the American frontier, on both sides of the law and with the general population. They used a powerful cartridge not previously available in a revolver up to that point and with their ease of loading & reloading and with their superior accuracy were popular well into the late 1800’s. There are numerous instances of these revolvers being involved in shootouts between lawmen & outlaws. PROVENANCE: Gary Garbrecht Collection. CONDITION: Fine plus. Bbl retains 60-70% orig blue, strong & bright in the most sheltered areas, thinning on sides of bbl and bottom of ejector rod housing. Frame retains about 90% strong orig blue with only sharp edge wear. Front strap & back strap retain most of their orig blue, moderately thinned. Cylinder retains traces of orig blue being mostly a gray/brown patina. Trigger guard & hammer retain faded case colors. Grips are very fine showing light to moderate wear on the edges with a few light nicks & scratches. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-39840 JR336 (6,500-9,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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