SMITH & WESSON #3 SECOND MODEL AMERICAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SMITH & WESSON #3 SECOND MODEL AMERICAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 American. SN 24798. Fine large frame Smith, nickel finish with 8″ keyhole bbl, half moon front sight & nicely figured 2-pc walnut grips. Made in period 1872-1874 these revolvers were extremely popular on Western frontier & in Mexico. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except grips. Left grip is probably orig while right grip is numbered “20728”. Overall retains about 85% strong orig nickel with some flaking around muzzle & in front of cylinder with some additional flaking on top strap & cylinder. Frame retains most of its strong orig nickel. Hammer retains about 85% strong orig case colors, slightly faded. Trigger guard is a gray patina. Left grip shows moderate to heavy wear with chipped edge & a heavy hand rubbed patina. Right grip is sound also with a hand rubbed patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with some orange peel light pitting. 4-57727 JR253 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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
	272	$4,197.00	SMITH & WESSON #3 SECOND MODEL AMERICAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 American. SN 24798. Fine large frame Smith, nickel finish with 8″ keyhole bbl, half moon front sight & nicely figured 2-pc walnut grips. Made in period 1872-1874 these revolvers were extremely popular on Western frontier & in Mexico. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except grips. Left grip is probably orig while right grip is numbered “20728”. Overall retains about 85% strong orig nickel with some flaking around muzzle & in front of cylinder with some additional flaking on top strap & cylinder. Frame retains most of its strong orig nickel. Hammer retains about 85% strong orig case colors, slightly faded. Trigger guard is a gray patina. Left grip shows moderate to heavy wear with chipped edge & a heavy hand rubbed patina. Right grip is sound also with a hand rubbed patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with some orange peel light pitting. 4-57727 JR253 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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