SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 FIRST MODEL RUSSIAN.

SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 FIRST MODEL RUSSIAN. SN 27924. Cal. 44 Russian. Blue finish with 8″ keyhole shaped bbl, pinned half moon front sight and 1-line address in English which included “RUSSIAN MODEL”. It has usual 6-shot cyl and is mounted with smooth walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Butt strap has a screw-plugged lanyard stud hole. The assembly number “329” is stamped on right heel of grip frame, under the grip, which number is also found on rear face of cyl and in bbl latch cutouts. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms about 4,665 of these commercial production revolvers were made. Like their predecessors, the No. 3 American models , they were immediately accepted by the American public and saw extensive service on the American frontier. They were greatly favored due to their ease of loading & unloading, powerful cartridge and inherent accuracy. There are numerous recorded instances of both lawmen & outlaws using these revolvers to great effect, including members of the James Gang, Buffalo Bill Cody, among other luminaries of that time. PROVENANCE: David Crocker Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including bbl, cyl & grips. Bbl retains 65-70% strong orig factory blue, mostly in sheltered areas with the rnd portion of bbl & top of rib flaked to a medium patina, with a few scattered spots of pitting. Frame retains about 80% glossy orig blue with strong front & back straps. Cyl retains about 60% thin orig blue, strong & bright in flutes. Grips are sound with moderate wear and retain a hand worn patina. Bbl latch is a little sticky, otherwise mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-36869 JR158 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010

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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	1117A	$5,060.00	SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 FIRST MODEL RUSSIAN. SN 27924. Cal. 44 Russian. Blue finish with 8″ keyhole shaped bbl, pinned half moon front sight and 1-line address in English which included “RUSSIAN MODEL”. It has usual 6-shot cyl and is mounted with smooth walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Butt strap has a screw-plugged lanyard stud hole. The assembly number “329” is stamped on right heel of grip frame, under the grip, which number is also found on rear face of cyl and in bbl latch cutouts. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms about 4,665 of these commercial production revolvers were made. Like their predecessors, the No. 3 American models , they were immediately accepted by the American public and saw extensive service on the American frontier. They were greatly favored due to their ease of loading & unloading, powerful cartridge and inherent accuracy. There are numerous recorded instances of both lawmen & outlaws using these revolvers to great effect, including members of the James Gang, Buffalo Bill Cody, among other luminaries of that time. PROVENANCE: David Crocker Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including bbl, cyl & grips. Bbl retains 65-70% strong orig factory blue, mostly in sheltered areas with the rnd portion of bbl & top of rib flaked to a medium patina, with a few scattered spots of pitting. Frame retains about 80% glossy orig blue with strong front & back straps. Cyl retains about 60% thin orig blue, strong & bright in flutes. Grips are sound with moderate wear and retain a hand worn patina. Bbl latch is a little sticky, otherwise mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-36869 JR158 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010 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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