PRESENTATION SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

PRESENTATION SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 19438. Cal. 44 Russian. Nickel finish with 6-1/2″ keyhole shaped bbl, pinned half moon front sight with fixed rear sight. Mounted with unnumbered S&W monogrammed hard rubber grips. Right side of frame is engraved by Russ Smith, Smith & Wesson’s Master Engraver, for presentation to Harold Austin on his retirement in 1965. Engraving consists of “HAROLD O. AUSTIN” surrounded by light foliate arabesque patterns. Mr. Austin was a Smith & Wesson employee for over thirty years & retired as the General Sales Manager. This revolver was initially shipped to M.W. Robinson Co. in 1880. PROVENANCE: Wm. J. (Bill) Maier Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except grips, as new. Overall appears to be unfired since factory restoration at the time of presentation. Although factory restoration marks do not appear, there is little doubt that the factory specially prepared this revolver for a company executive as a token of esteem for his many years of service. Grips are sound showing little or no wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-35102 JR323 (2,750-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2384	$4,600.00	PRESENTATION SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 19438. Cal. 44 Russian. Nickel finish with 6-1/2″ keyhole shaped bbl, pinned half moon front sight with fixed rear sight. Mounted with unnumbered S&W monogrammed hard rubber grips. Right side of frame is engraved by Russ Smith, Smith & Wesson’s Master Engraver, for presentation to Harold Austin on his retirement in 1965. Engraving consists of “HAROLD O. AUSTIN” surrounded by light foliate arabesque patterns. Mr. Austin was a Smith & Wesson employee for over thirty years & retired as the General Sales Manager. This revolver was initially shipped to M.W. Robinson Co. in 1880. PROVENANCE: Wm. J. (Bill) Maier Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except grips, as new. Overall appears to be unfired since factory restoration at the time of presentation. Although factory restoration marks do not appear, there is little doubt that the factory specially prepared this revolver for a company executive as a token of esteem for his many years of service. Grips are sound showing little or no wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-35102 JR323 (2,750-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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