RARE SMITH & WESSON FAVORITE 44 DA REVOLVER.

SN 9717. Cal 44 Russian. Nickel finish with 5″ keyhole shaped bbl, target front sight & fixed U-notch rear sight as part of the bbl latch. Mounted with smooth 2-pc ivory grips. Frame has lightening cuts on the bottom forward sides below the cylinder. Cylinder also has lightening cuts around the circumference and the front portion is a smaller diameter. Lands between the flutes on the cyl are marked with the Smith & Wesson name and address along with various patent dates. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter which identifies this revolver as having been shipped Dec 10,1887 to the M.W. Robinson Co. who was Smith & Wesson’s major distributor of that era. There were about 1,000 of these revolvers produced 1882-1883 in 5 different bbl lengths, both nickel & blue with nickel predominating. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Very good. Overall retains 15-20% nickel in sheltered areas with the balance having been cleaned to light metal patina. Cylinder is matching patina. Hammer, trigger & trigger guard are also matching patina with traces of case colors on sides of the trigger. Certifiable antique ivory grips, which are probably old replacements, have lanyard cutouts in the bottom edges. Grips have fine hairlines in the bottom edges and show moderate to heavy wear with a fine ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong frosty bore. 51505-7 JRL (2,500-3,500) ESA – Lot 1180

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Auction: Firearms - April 2017

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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	1180	$2,530.00	RARE SMITH & WESSON FAVORITE 44 DA REVOLVER. SN 9717. Cal 44 Russian. Nickel finish with 5″ keyhole shaped bbl, target front sight & fixed U-notch rear sight as part of the bbl latch. Mounted with smooth 2-pc ivory grips. Frame has lightening cuts on the bottom forward sides below the cylinder. Cylinder also has lightening cuts around the circumference and the front portion is a smaller diameter. Lands between the flutes on the cyl are marked with the Smith & Wesson name and address along with various patent dates. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter which identifies this revolver as having been shipped Dec 10,1887 to the M.W. Robinson Co. who was Smith & Wesson’s major distributor of that era. There were about 1,000 of these revolvers produced 1882-1883 in 5 different bbl lengths, both nickel & blue with nickel predominating. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Very good. Overall retains 15-20% nickel in sheltered areas with the balance having been cleaned to light metal patina. Cylinder is matching patina. Hammer, trigger & trigger guard are also matching patina with traces of case colors on sides of the trigger. Certifiable antique ivory grips, which are probably old replacements, have lanyard cutouts in the bottom edges. Grips have fine hairlines in the bottom edges and show moderate to heavy wear with a fine ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong frosty bore. 51505-7 JRL (2,500-3,500) ESA – Lot 1180 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - April 2017 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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RARE SMITH & WESSON FAVORITE 44 DA REVOLVER.