EXTREMELY FINE SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER, SN 581.

SN 581. Cal. 32. This Smith & Wesson No. 3 is in near new condition with 6-1/2″ bbl, checkered hard rubber grips with S&W monogram. Top flat of bbl rib has Smith & Wesson address and patent dates ranging from 1865-1871 in 2 lines. This is a low SN being made early in production. Over 35,000 new Model 3’s were made between 1878 and 1912. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall. Gun retains about 98% of its orig bright blue finish overall, with areas of reduction on high points of cylinder, muzzle edge, back edge of frame project above grip and grip straps. Grips are sound, solid and well fit. Hammer and trigger guard retain muted case color with balance a silver/grey Mechanically, gun functions with crisp shiny bore. 49059-130 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3268

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

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
	3268	$5,175.00	EXTREMELY FINE SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER, SN 581. SN 581. Cal. 32. This Smith & Wesson No. 3 is in near new condition with 6-1/2″ bbl, checkered hard rubber grips with S&W monogram. Top flat of bbl rib has Smith & Wesson address and patent dates ranging from 1865-1871 in 2 lines. This is a low SN being made early in production. Over 35,000 new Model 3’s were made between 1878 and 1912. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall. Gun retains about 98% of its orig bright blue finish overall, with areas of reduction on high points of cylinder, muzzle edge, back edge of frame project above grip and grip straps. Grips are sound, solid and well fit. Hammer and trigger guard retain muted case color with balance a silver/grey Mechanically, gun functions with crisp shiny bore. 49059-130 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3268 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 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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EXTREMELY FINE SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER, SN 581.