SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 TARGET REVOLVER.

SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 TARGET REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. SN 22477. Nickel finish, 6-1/2″ keyhole bbl, and Smith & Wesson target sights with Smith & Wesson embossed hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter identifying this revolver as having been shipped December 10, 1887 to Mr. A.C. Gould, Boston, Mass. Letter further states “Mr. Gould was a target shooter and one of the founders of the modern pistol course of fire”. CONDITION: Fine plus. All matching including the grips. Overall retains about 90% orig nickel with fine pimpling on the bbl and frame. Back strap has flaked spots with a dark patina showing through. Center sideplate screw appears to have been cleaned and other screws slightly battered. Grips show moderate wear. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 4-57039 JR387 (2,750-3,750)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	4107	$1,955.00	SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 TARGET REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. SN 22477. Nickel finish, 6-1/2″ keyhole bbl, and Smith & Wesson target sights with Smith & Wesson embossed hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter identifying this revolver as having been shipped December 10, 1887 to Mr. A.C. Gould, Boston, Mass. Letter further states “Mr. Gould was a target shooter and one of the founders of the modern pistol course of fire”. CONDITION: Fine plus. All matching including the grips. Overall retains about 90% orig nickel with fine pimpling on the bbl and frame. Back strap has flaked spots with a dark patina showing through. Center sideplate screw appears to have been cleaned and other screws slightly battered. Grips show moderate wear. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 4-57039 JR387 (2,750-3,750) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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