FINE SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 THIRD MODEL RUSSIAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

FINE SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 THIRD MODEL RUSSIAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 41495. Cal. 44 Russian. Nickel finish with 6-1/2″ ribbed bbl that has integral front sight and 1-line address that ends in “RUSSIAN MODEL”. Top front edge of the top strap is stamped in tiny letters “REISSUE / JULY 25, 1871”. It has usual 6-shot cyl with color case hardened hammer and trigger guard which has a hook finger rest. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips matching numbered to this revolver. Buttstrap has a factory lanyard loop and the left rear side on the frame is marked “1874”. Right side of heel, under the grip, is marked with assembly number “237C” with matching assembly number also found on rear face of cyl, bbl and bbl latch. According to Smith & Wesson 1857-1945, Neal & Jinks, there were 13,500 commercial model Russian 3rd Model Russian revolvers produced in the period of 1874-1878. This revolver appears to be one of about 4,500 which were numbered in other contracts of this series whereas the majority of commercial arms in this series were numbered in the 1 through 9,000 serial range. CONDITION: Extremely fine, overall retains about 98% crisp orig nickel with some slight dulling from handling and a light line around cyl. Hammer retains brilliant case colors on sides and rear edge with top edge turned dark. Trigger guard retains faded case colors, stronger on bottom face. Grips are sound, showing light wear and retain about all of their orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, appears to be unfired. 4-46954 (7,500-12,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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	2224	$9,200.00	FINE SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 THIRD MODEL RUSSIAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 41495. Cal. 44 Russian. Nickel finish with 6-1/2″ ribbed bbl that has integral front sight and 1-line address that ends in “RUSSIAN MODEL”. Top front edge of the top strap is stamped in tiny letters “REISSUE / JULY 25, 1871”. It has usual 6-shot cyl with color case hardened hammer and trigger guard which has a hook finger rest. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips matching numbered to this revolver. Buttstrap has a factory lanyard loop and the left rear side on the frame is marked “1874”. Right side of heel, under the grip, is marked with assembly number “237C” with matching assembly number also found on rear face of cyl, bbl and bbl latch. According to Smith & Wesson 1857-1945, Neal & Jinks, there were 13,500 commercial model Russian 3rd Model Russian revolvers produced in the period of 1874-1878. This revolver appears to be one of about 4,500 which were numbered in other contracts of this series whereas the majority of commercial arms in this series were numbered in the 1 through 9,000 serial range. CONDITION: Extremely fine, overall retains about 98% crisp orig nickel with some slight dulling from handling and a light line around cyl. Hammer retains brilliant case colors on sides and rear edge with top edge turned dark. Trigger guard retains faded case colors, stronger on bottom face. Grips are sound, showing light wear and retain about all of their orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, appears to be unfired. 4-46954 (7,500-12,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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