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

SMITH & WESSON MODEL #3 SECOND MODEL AMERICAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 American. SN 22182. Usual configuration with 8″ keyhole bbl, half moon steel front sight, fixed rear sight & 2-pc ivory grips with deep relief carved Mexican eagle, holding a snake, on right grip. Made in period 1872-1874 these revolvers were extremely popular on Western frontier & in Mexico. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Retains traces of orig nickel finish in very sheltered areas, otherwise is a smooth dark brown patina. It has heavy muzzle edge wear with some light peen marks on left side of bbl near cylinder. Pivot area on both sides of frame appear to have been filed at one time during period of use & are now with matching patina. Grips have numerous age lines & show heavy wear. Mechanics are fine, although a little loose with a strong bright bore. 4-57644 JR252 (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
	275	$2,875.00	SMITH & WESSON MODEL #3 SECOND MODEL AMERICAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 American. SN 22182. Usual configuration with 8″ keyhole bbl, half moon steel front sight, fixed rear sight & 2-pc ivory grips with deep relief carved Mexican eagle, holding a snake, on right grip. Made in period 1872-1874 these revolvers were extremely popular on Western frontier & in Mexico. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Retains traces of orig nickel finish in very sheltered areas, otherwise is a smooth dark brown patina. It has heavy muzzle edge wear with some light peen marks on left side of bbl near cylinder. Pivot area on both sides of frame appear to have been filed at one time during period of use & are now with matching patina. Grips have numerous age lines & show heavy wear. Mechanics are fine, although a little loose with a strong bright bore. 4-57644 JR252 (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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