SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 35150. Cal. 44 S&W Russian. Nickel finish with 5″ keyhole shape bbl, pinned half moon front sight and 1-line bbl address without patent dates. Left side of bbl has the caliber markings and right side of frame has the S&W logo. Revolver is mounted with replacement diamond checkered walnut grips with the serial number “25748” inside the right side. Cylinder is 1-7/16″ long. Serial number was observed on bottom of butt strap, rear face of cylinder, on bbl latch and inside bbl latch cuts of bbl. Although this model was produced in large quantities, apparently only a few were made without the patent date bbl markings. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: About fine, all matching except grips as noted above. Overall retains about 80% strong orig factory nickel with holster wear around muzzle and some flaking on both sides of frame with fine pimpling on right side. Cylinder has some spots of bubbled nickel and a flaked area on one land between flutes. Grips are sound and show heavy wear with a hand worn patina. Hammer spring has been lightened, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered very fine pitting. 4-36802 JR135 (2,000-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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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	2346	$0.00	SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 35150. Cal. 44 S&W Russian. Nickel finish with 5″ keyhole shape bbl, pinned half moon front sight and 1-line bbl address without patent dates. Left side of bbl has the caliber markings and right side of frame has the S&W logo. Revolver is mounted with replacement diamond checkered walnut grips with the serial number “25748” inside the right side. Cylinder is 1-7/16″ long. Serial number was observed on bottom of butt strap, rear face of cylinder, on bbl latch and inside bbl latch cuts of bbl. Although this model was produced in large quantities, apparently only a few were made without the patent date bbl markings. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: About fine, all matching except grips as noted above. Overall retains about 80% strong orig factory nickel with holster wear around muzzle and some flaking on both sides of frame with fine pimpling on right side. Cylinder has some spots of bubbled nickel and a flaked area on one land between flutes. Grips are sound and show heavy wear with a hand worn patina. Hammer spring has been lightened, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered very fine pitting. 4-36802 JR135 (2,000-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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