SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 SECOND MODEL AMERICAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 SECOND MODEL AMERICAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 18314. Cal. 44 American. Nickel finish with 8″ keyhole shaped bbl, half moon front sight and fixed rear sight in the bbl latch. Butt strap has a factory plugged lanyard stud hole and is mounted with smooth 2-pc ivory grips that have the assembly number “505” on the inside. Right side of heel, under the grip, is marked with the assembly number “859”. Rear face of cyl, bbl & bbl latch have the assembly number “505” indicating that the front end of this revolver is probably a replacement. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms about 20,735 of these revolvers were produced in the period 1872-1874. They were extremely popular on the frontier due to their inherent accuracy and ease of operation. Several famous and other notorious figures are recorded as having favored these revolvers including Buffalo Bill, Wild Bill Hickok and a number of others. CONDITION: Very good to fine, mismatched as noted. Overall retains 60-70% orig nickel, strong on frame & grip frame, with cyl & trigger guard having been cleaned bright. The ejector pawl is a replacement. Grips are also replacements and have a few light age lines, otherwise are sound and retain a wonderful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a couple of small spots of pitting. 4-42506 JR141 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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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	2268	$0.00	SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 SECOND MODEL AMERICAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 18314. Cal. 44 American. Nickel finish with 8″ keyhole shaped bbl, half moon front sight and fixed rear sight in the bbl latch. Butt strap has a factory plugged lanyard stud hole and is mounted with smooth 2-pc ivory grips that have the assembly number “505” on the inside. Right side of heel, under the grip, is marked with the assembly number “859”. Rear face of cyl, bbl & bbl latch have the assembly number “505” indicating that the front end of this revolver is probably a replacement. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms about 20,735 of these revolvers were produced in the period 1872-1874. They were extremely popular on the frontier due to their inherent accuracy and ease of operation. Several famous and other notorious figures are recorded as having favored these revolvers including Buffalo Bill, Wild Bill Hickok and a number of others. CONDITION: Very good to fine, mismatched as noted. Overall retains 60-70% orig nickel, strong on frame & grip frame, with cyl & trigger guard having been cleaned bright. The ejector pawl is a replacement. Grips are also replacements and have a few light age lines, otherwise are sound and retain a wonderful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a couple of small spots of pitting. 4-42506 JR141 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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