VERY RARE MARTIALLY MARKED SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 FIRST MODEL AMERICAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

VERY RARE MARTIALLY MARKED SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 FIRST MODEL AMERICAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 2065. Cal. 44 American. Rare nickel finish with 8″ keyhole shape bbl, half moon front sight with usual Smith & Wesson address & patent markings on top of rib along with a small “US”. It has 2-pc walnut grips with outline & partially legible cartouche on left side and are numbered to this revolver. Right heel of frame, under the grip, is stamped with assembly number “08” which number is also found on back of cylinder, on bbl latch & inside top strap cuts. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only 200 of these revolvers in nickel finish were ever made. The standard was blue finish. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter fully identifying this revolver as found. It indicates it was sold & shipped March 16, 1871 to the National Armory, Springfield, Mass. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 80-85% strong orig nickel showing heavy holster wear on right edge of muzzle with some nickel losses in that area, around forcing cone and face of cylinder. Those areas are a light metal color, hardly noticeable. Hammer retains strong case colors, moderately faded. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-31228 JR185 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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	$19,550.00	VERY RARE MARTIALLY MARKED SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 FIRST MODEL AMERICAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 2065. Cal. 44 American. Rare nickel finish with 8″ keyhole shape bbl, half moon front sight with usual Smith & Wesson address & patent markings on top of rib along with a small “US”. It has 2-pc walnut grips with outline & partially legible cartouche on left side and are numbered to this revolver. Right heel of frame, under the grip, is stamped with assembly number “08” which number is also found on back of cylinder, on bbl latch & inside top strap cuts. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only 200 of these revolvers in nickel finish were ever made. The standard was blue finish. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter fully identifying this revolver as found. It indicates it was sold & shipped March 16, 1871 to the National Armory, Springfield, Mass. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 80-85% strong orig nickel showing heavy holster wear on right edge of muzzle with some nickel losses in that area, around forcing cone and face of cylinder. Those areas are a light metal color, hardly noticeable. Hammer retains strong case colors, moderately faded. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-31228 JR185 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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