LOT OF TWO EARLY AMERICAN CARTRIDGE REVOLVERS.

LOT OF TWO EARLY AMERICAN CARTRIDGE REVOLVERS. 1) Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver. Cal. 44 Russian. SN 22406. Nickel finish with 6-1/2″ keyhole shape bbl, pinned half moon front sight and 2-line address and patent dates. It has rnd grip frame mounted with 2-pc S&W embossed checkered hard rubber grips numbered to another revolver. Buttstrap has a factory installed sling stud & ring. When the sling stud was installed the factory relocated the SN further back on the heel. 2) Colt 3-1/2″ Conversion Revolver. Cal. 38 RF. SN 305443. Nickel finish with 3-1/2″ rnd bbl, pin front sight and 2-line address. Frame has 2-line patent dates on left side and is mounted with 1-pc varnished walnut grip that has SN in back strap channel. Cyl is Pocket Navy style, rebated with 5-shots and has the stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. PROVENANCE: 1) Jackson Arms; 2) Dean Williams 1994; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Fine to very fine, all matching including bbl & cyl except grips as noted. Overall retains 92-93% orig nickel with numerous small nicks & scratches; hammer retains strong bright case colors except on top edge which is faded; trigger guard retains about 40% bright case colors, faded on bow; left grip is missing a large chunk and has a repair, otherwise grips show moderate wear. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 2) Very fine. Overall retains most of its strong orig factory plating with losses from the face of cyl and some minor flaking on right side of frame; hammer retains brilliant case colors with top edge turned dark; grip has a gouge on left edge, otherwise is sound with nicks & dings and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-45497 JR101 (3,500-6,500)

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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	1785	$3,450.00	LOT OF TWO EARLY AMERICAN CARTRIDGE REVOLVERS. 1) Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver. Cal. 44 Russian. SN 22406. Nickel finish with 6-1/2″ keyhole shape bbl, pinned half moon front sight and 2-line address and patent dates. It has rnd grip frame mounted with 2-pc S&W embossed checkered hard rubber grips numbered to another revolver. Buttstrap has a factory installed sling stud & ring. When the sling stud was installed the factory relocated the SN further back on the heel. 2) Colt 3-1/2″ Conversion Revolver. Cal. 38 RF. SN 305443. Nickel finish with 3-1/2″ rnd bbl, pin front sight and 2-line address. Frame has 2-line patent dates on left side and is mounted with 1-pc varnished walnut grip that has SN in back strap channel. Cyl is Pocket Navy style, rebated with 5-shots and has the stagecoach holdup scene roll marking. PROVENANCE: 1) Jackson Arms; 2) Dean Williams 1994; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Fine to very fine, all matching including bbl & cyl except grips as noted. Overall retains 92-93% orig nickel with numerous small nicks & scratches; hammer retains strong bright case colors except on top edge which is faded; trigger guard retains about 40% bright case colors, faded on bow; left grip is missing a large chunk and has a repair, otherwise grips show moderate wear. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 2) Very fine. Overall retains most of its strong orig factory plating with losses from the face of cyl and some minor flaking on right side of frame; hammer retains brilliant case colors with top edge turned dark; grip has a gouge on left edge, otherwise is sound with nicks & dings and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-45497 JR101 (3,500-6,500) 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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