SMITH AND WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 12213. Cal. 44 Russian. Nickel finish with 7″ keyhole ribbed bbl, slightly altered half-moon front sight and fixed rear sight in bbl latch. Mounted with 2-pc diamond checkered hard rubber grips with Smith & Wesson monogram at top on each side, numbered to another revolver. Backstrap and buttstrap are cut for shoulder stock. While the new Model No. 3 revolver is not uncommon (almost 36,000 produced 1878-1912) those machined for shoulder stocks are quite rare. The orig shoulder stocks are also very scarce. The New Model No. 3 American revolver was quite popular on the American frontier on both sides of the law. Numerous famous lawmen and outlaws are known to have used them in the daily pursuit of their livelihood, very effectively. This was a very accurate and reliable revolver that was simple and easy to load and re-load. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except grips. Bbl retains nickel finish in the rib gullets, having been mostly cleaned to bare metal; frame and grip frame retain about 90% orig nickel and the cyl about 85%; grips show moderate diamond point wear and although they are not numbered to this revolver do fit very well and appear to have been with this revolver for many years; mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-54318 JR181 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3177

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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
	3177	$5,175.00	SMITH AND WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 12213. Cal. 44 Russian. Nickel finish with 7″ keyhole ribbed bbl, slightly altered half-moon front sight and fixed rear sight in bbl latch. Mounted with 2-pc diamond checkered hard rubber grips with Smith & Wesson monogram at top on each side, numbered to another revolver. Backstrap and buttstrap are cut for shoulder stock. While the new Model No. 3 revolver is not uncommon (almost 36,000 produced 1878-1912) those machined for shoulder stocks are quite rare. The orig shoulder stocks are also very scarce. The New Model No. 3 American revolver was quite popular on the American frontier on both sides of the law. Numerous famous lawmen and outlaws are known to have used them in the daily pursuit of their livelihood, very effectively. This was a very accurate and reliable revolver that was simple and easy to load and re-load. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except grips. Bbl retains nickel finish in the rib gullets, having been mostly cleaned to bare metal; frame and grip frame retain about 90% orig nickel and the cyl about 85%; grips show moderate diamond point wear and although they are not numbered to this revolver do fit very well and appear to have been with this revolver for many years; mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-54318 JR181 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3177 Click here to view provenance 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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SMITH AND WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.