Revised: 10/4/2014

Additional information: Serial number 551 is chambered for 32 S&W rifle cartridge, but will accept other cartridges. Serial number 2616 is chambered for the shorter 32/44 cartridge.

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also.

THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS!

BRACE OF ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON NO.3 TARGET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERS WITH CASE.

SN 551 & 2616. Cal 32-44. Revolvers are virtually identical with 6-1/2″ ribbed bbls, one has orig front sight & the other a replacement Lyman ivory bead front sight. They are mounted with Smith & Wesson embossed, diamond checkered hard rubber grips. Right grip on #2616 is hand inscribed “BURT MOOREHOUSE / BENTON / MICH” and “1895” on the inside. Revolvers are identically after-market engraved with foliate & floral patterns with pearled background. Lands between the flutes on the cylinders are engraved to match with matching patterns on the backstraps. Accompanied by a converted oak silverware case that has an empty brass shield in the lid & is lined with a beige velvet, compartmented in the bottom for the revolvers and empty cartridge block, a wood handle cleaning rod, a small wooden box with cleaning patches and what appears to be a full box of Winchester 32-44 gallery cartridges sealed in plastic and was not opened. Also included is one 320 cal. Smith & Wesson revolving carbine rnd. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall revolvers retain virtually all of their strong custom nickel finish; grips show light to moderate wear; mechanics are fine; bbl address on #2616 was obliterated in the refinish process; that revolver has a bright shiny bore. #551 has strong bore with fine pitting; case, box of ammo & accessories are fine. 4-54393 JR165 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3175

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	3175	$8,050.00	Revised: 10/4/2014 Additional information: Serial number 551 is chambered for 32 S&W rifle cartridge, but will accept other cartridges. Serial number 2616 is chambered for the shorter 32/44 cartridge. James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also. THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS! BRACE OF ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON NO.3 TARGET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERS WITH CASE. SN 551 & 2616. Cal 32-44. Revolvers are virtually identical with 6-1/2″ ribbed bbls, one has orig front sight & the other a replacement Lyman ivory bead front sight. They are mounted with Smith & Wesson embossed, diamond checkered hard rubber grips. Right grip on #2616 is hand inscribed “BURT MOOREHOUSE / BENTON / MICH” and “1895” on the inside. Revolvers are identically after-market engraved with foliate & floral patterns with pearled background. Lands between the flutes on the cylinders are engraved to match with matching patterns on the backstraps. Accompanied by a converted oak silverware case that has an empty brass shield in the lid & is lined with a beige velvet, compartmented in the bottom for the revolvers and empty cartridge block, a wood handle cleaning rod, a small wooden box with cleaning patches and what appears to be a full box of Winchester 32-44 gallery cartridges sealed in plastic and was not opened. Also included is one 320 cal. Smith & Wesson revolving carbine rnd. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall revolvers retain virtually all of their strong custom nickel finish; grips show light to moderate wear; mechanics are fine; bbl address on #2616 was obliterated in the refinish process; that revolver has a bright shiny bore. #551 has strong bore with fine pitting; case, box of ammo & accessories are fine. 4-54393 JR165 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3175 Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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BRACE OF ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON NO.3 TARGET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERS WITH CASE.