RARE SMITH AND WESSON NO. 3 SECOND MODEL SINGLE ACTION RIM FIRE REVOLVER.

RARE SMITH AND WESSON NO. 3 SECOND MODEL SINGLE ACTION RIM FIRE REVOLVER. SN 26035. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Rare No. 3, blue finish with 8″ keyhole shaped bbl, blued half-moon front sight with rear sight in the bbl latch. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Assembly number “V612” was observed on right heel of grip frame under grip, this number is also found on rear face of cyl, bbl latch and bbl. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only 3,014 of this model revolver produced in this caliber of which 2,157 are without notched hammers, which includes this revolver. PROVENANCE: Mike Clark (1986); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 65-70% orig blue, strong and bright in the gullets and sheltered areas. Frame retains about 80% orig blue, thinning on sideplate and right rear side. Front and backstraps are a thin blue gray patina. Trigger guard retains smoky case colors, stronger in sheltered areas. Hammer retains strong case colors on sides. Cyl retains strong blue in flutes with the outer diameter a blue brown patina. Grips show edge wear and a few light nicks and scratches and retain a hand worn patina. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with 3 or 4 scattered small spots of pitting. 4-45286 JR10 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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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	1623	$18,975.00	RARE SMITH AND WESSON NO. 3 SECOND MODEL SINGLE ACTION RIM FIRE REVOLVER. SN 26035. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Rare No. 3, blue finish with 8″ keyhole shaped bbl, blued half-moon front sight with rear sight in the bbl latch. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Assembly number “V612” was observed on right heel of grip frame under grip, this number is also found on rear face of cyl, bbl latch and bbl. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only 3,014 of this model revolver produced in this caliber of which 2,157 are without notched hammers, which includes this revolver. PROVENANCE: Mike Clark (1986); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 65-70% orig blue, strong and bright in the gullets and sheltered areas. Frame retains about 80% orig blue, thinning on sideplate and right rear side. Front and backstraps are a thin blue gray patina. Trigger guard retains smoky case colors, stronger in sheltered areas. Hammer retains strong case colors on sides. Cyl retains strong blue in flutes with the outer diameter a blue brown patina. Grips show edge wear and a few light nicks and scratches and retain a hand worn patina. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with 3 or 4 scattered small spots of pitting. 4-45286 JR10 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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