SCARCE SMITH & WESSON #3 SECOND MODEL SCHOFIELD SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SCARCE SMITH & WESSON #3 SECOND MODEL SCHOFIELD SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 4492. Cal. 45 S&W. Scarce with only about 5,934 produced with 5,285 sold to the US Military ca. 1876-77. This example is all orig with 7″ bbl that has integral grooved rib, pinned half moon front sight with grooved rear sight in the bbl latch which also has knurling on the top edges. It has blue finish with smooth 2-pc walnut grips that have legible cartouches on each side with the date 1876 also on the left side. Ejector housing has tiny inspector initials on the bottom flat with usual markings on each side. Butt strap, in addition to the serial number also is stamped with a small “US”. This revolver is quite unusual in that it has retained its full length bbl as many of the production were sold as surplus to a New York dealer who cut the bbls to 5″ and sold them to Wells Fargo. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including grips. Bbl retains traces of blue in the most sheltered areas being mostly a mottled gray brown patina with scattered light pitting. Frame retains about 40% thin orig blue, stronger in sheltered areas. Cylinder retains blue turning brown in the flutes with the outer diameter a brown patina. Back strap, front strap and trigger guard are a silver brown patina. Grips, with their sharp, legible cartouches and date, are sound and retain a smooth hand worn patina. Timing needs adjustment, other wise mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting with heavier pitting in one area. 4-38043 JR256 (4,500-8,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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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	2193	$0.00	SCARCE SMITH & WESSON #3 SECOND MODEL SCHOFIELD SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 4492. Cal. 45 S&W. Scarce with only about 5,934 produced with 5,285 sold to the US Military ca. 1876-77. This example is all orig with 7″ bbl that has integral grooved rib, pinned half moon front sight with grooved rear sight in the bbl latch which also has knurling on the top edges. It has blue finish with smooth 2-pc walnut grips that have legible cartouches on each side with the date 1876 also on the left side. Ejector housing has tiny inspector initials on the bottom flat with usual markings on each side. Butt strap, in addition to the serial number also is stamped with a small “US”. This revolver is quite unusual in that it has retained its full length bbl as many of the production were sold as surplus to a New York dealer who cut the bbls to 5″ and sold them to Wells Fargo. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including grips. Bbl retains traces of blue in the most sheltered areas being mostly a mottled gray brown patina with scattered light pitting. Frame retains about 40% thin orig blue, stronger in sheltered areas. Cylinder retains blue turning brown in the flutes with the outer diameter a brown patina. Back strap, front strap and trigger guard are a silver brown patina. Grips, with their sharp, legible cartouches and date, are sound and retain a smooth hand worn patina. Timing needs adjustment, other wise mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting with heavier pitting in one area. 4-38043 JR256 (4,500-8,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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