SMITH & WESSON #3 RUSSIAN 3RD MODEL CONTRACT REVOLVER.

SMITH & WESSON #3 RUSSIAN 3RD MODEL CONTRACT REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. Blued finish, 6-1/2” keyhole ribbed bbl, integral front sight, Cyrillic address with Russian “KO” inspector mark and small “1874” at the left rear of the frame. Grips are modern replacement ivory that have been artificially aged. Butt has a lanyard loop and the serial number is parallel to the frame rather than transverse. SN 7916. CONDITION: Fair to good. Traces of original finish in the very sheltered areas with the balance a gray patina with light pitting, heavy at the muzzle. All matching except the grips, which are replacements. Screws are battered. Strong bright bore with moderate pitting, cylinder stop does no engage, otherwise good mechanics. 4-47922 JR69 (Anderson Collection) (750-1,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003

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
	1005	$805.00	SMITH & WESSON #3 RUSSIAN 3RD MODEL CONTRACT REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. Blued finish, 6-1/2” keyhole ribbed bbl, integral front sight, Cyrillic address with Russian “KO” inspector mark and small “1874” at the left rear of the frame. Grips are modern replacement ivory that have been artificially aged. Butt has a lanyard loop and the serial number is parallel to the frame rather than transverse. SN 7916. CONDITION: Fair to good. Traces of original finish in the very sheltered areas with the balance a gray patina with light pitting, heavy at the muzzle. All matching except the grips, which are replacements. Screws are battered. Strong bright bore with moderate pitting, cylinder stop does no engage, otherwise good mechanics. 4-47922 JR69 (Anderson Collection) (750-1,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003 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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