*SCARCE SMITH & WESSON 3RD MODEL LADYSMITH DA REVOLVER.

*SCARCE SMITH & WESSON 3RD MODEL LADYSMITH DA REVOLVER. SN 16325. Cal. 22. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ rnd bbl, integral half moon front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Rear sight is a groove in top strap. Left side of frame has the S&W trademark logo. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips matching numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by an orig, hinged lid, brown cardboard box with faded green & black end label which states “SMITH & WESSON / PERFECTED 22 HAND EJECTOR / BLUED. 3 1/2 INCH.” Interior has the directions for use inside the lid and an advertising label inside bottom. These dainty little revolvers were designed by Daniel B. Wesson specifically for ladies. They are seldom found today in high orig finish and orig boxes are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: Eric Vaule (1993); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including grips. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp glossy orig blue with very faint sharp edge wear and a series of fine scratches on left side of frame; cyl has a light drag line; forcing cone is intake; hammer & trigger retain about all of their brilliant case colors; grips are sound showing light edge wear and retain most of their strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. Box is sound with slightly warped lid with minor water damage to lid and yellowing on side labels. 4-45341 JR94 (4,000-7,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1633	$4,025.00	SCARCE SMITH & WESSON 3RD MODEL LADYSMITH DA REVOLVER. SN 16325. Cal. 22. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ rnd bbl, integral half moon front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Rear sight is a groove in top strap. Left side of frame has the S&W trademark logo. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips matching numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by an orig, hinged lid, brown cardboard box with faded green & black end label which states “SMITH & WESSON / PERFECTED 22 HAND EJECTOR / BLUED. 3 1/2 INCH.” Interior has the directions for use inside the lid and an advertising label inside bottom. These dainty little revolvers were designed by Daniel B. Wesson specifically for ladies. They are seldom found today in high orig finish and orig boxes are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: Eric Vaule (1993); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including grips. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp glossy orig blue with very faint sharp edge wear and a series of fine scratches on left side of frame; cyl has a light drag line; forcing cone is intake; hammer & trigger retain about all of their brilliant case colors; grips are sound showing light edge wear and retain most of their strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. Box is sound with slightly warped lid with minor water damage to lid and yellowing on side labels. 4-45341 JR94 (4,000-7,000) 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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