*RARE SMITH & WESSON 3RD MODEL LADYSMITH DA REVOLVER.

SN 25570. Cal. 22 Long. Blue finish with 3″ bbl, integral half moon front sight and fixed rear sight in the frame. Bbl has 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Trigger & hammer area color case hardened. Mounted with square butt, diamond checkered, gold medallion walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by an orig Smith & Wesson, brown oilcloth covered, hinged lid cardboard box with light green & black end label. Interior has directions label inside the lid with a caution label about “Inferior pearl stocks” in the bottom. Also accompanying in the box is a caution pamphlet regarding hand perspiration & care. Another pamphlet discusses substitution of stocks which might result in a lawsuit and a large “3 in 1” oil pamphlet. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were approx. 12,200 of these revolvers produced in the period 1910-1921 in four different bbl lengths and two different finishes. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Revolver is very fine, all matching including bbl, cyl & grips. Overall retains 92-93% orig blue with light flaking on the frame and minor sharp edge wear; trigger & hammer show bright case colors, faded on face of trigger and top edge of hammer. Grips show moderate to heavy wear with some minor chips on the right bottom edge. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore; forcing cone is intact. Box shows light wear on the corners with repairs on two front corners of the lid; papers & labels are all fine, moderately yellowed; “3 in 1” pamphlet has tattered edges. 4-50747 JR273 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1397

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	1397	$2,300.00	RARE SMITH & WESSON 3RD MODEL LADYSMITH DA REVOLVER. SN 25570. Cal. 22 Long. Blue finish with 3″ bbl, integral half moon front sight and fixed rear sight in the frame. Bbl has 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Trigger & hammer area color case hardened. Mounted with square butt, diamond checkered, gold medallion walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by an orig Smith & Wesson, brown oilcloth covered, hinged lid cardboard box with light green & black end label. Interior has directions label inside the lid with a caution label about “Inferior pearl stocks” in the bottom. Also accompanying in the box is a caution pamphlet regarding hand perspiration & care. Another pamphlet discusses substitution of stocks which might result in a lawsuit and a large “3 in 1” oil pamphlet. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms* there were approx. 12,200 of these revolvers produced in the period 1910-1921 in four different bbl lengths and two different finishes. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Revolver is very fine, all matching including bbl, cyl & grips. Overall retains 92-93% orig blue with light flaking on the frame and minor sharp edge wear; trigger & hammer show bright case colors, faded on face of trigger and top edge of hammer. Grips show moderate to heavy wear with some minor chips on the right bottom edge. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore; forcing cone is intact. Box shows light wear on the corners with repairs on two front corners of the lid; papers & labels are all fine, moderately yellowed; “3 in 1” pamphlet has tattered edges. 4-50747 JR273 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1397 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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 3RD MODEL LADYSMITH DA REVOLVER.