SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 AUSTRALIAN CONTRACT REVOLVER W/SHOULDER STOCK.

SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 AUSTRALIAN CONTRACT REVOLVER W/SHOULDER STOCK. Cal. 44 Russian. Nickel finish, 6-1/2” keyhole ribbed bbl, missing the grips, with unnumbered original type stock. Left side of the grip frame is stamped “R-N” in a rectangle and with the date 3/71, apparently the date refinished. The records indicate this is an Australian model. The broad arrow was apparently removed during refinish and all the numbers restamped. SN 12259. CONDITION: Excellent as refinished, retaining virtually all the fine factory nickel. Hammer and trigger guard retain about 90% fading case colors. Bore is bright and strong with scattered light pitting, crisp mechanics. Stock is extremely fine with the iron retaining most of its bright nickel. Wood is sound and retains of its original finish. Extremely fine buttplate. 4-47926 JR110 (Anderson Collection) (1,250-2,250)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003

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
	667	$2,242.00	SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 AUSTRALIAN CONTRACT REVOLVER W/SHOULDER STOCK. Cal. 44 Russian. Nickel finish, 6-1/2” keyhole ribbed bbl, missing the grips, with unnumbered original type stock. Left side of the grip frame is stamped “R-N” in a rectangle and with the date 3/71, apparently the date refinished. The records indicate this is an Australian model. The broad arrow was apparently removed during refinish and all the numbers restamped. SN 12259. CONDITION: Excellent as refinished, retaining virtually all the fine factory nickel. Hammer and trigger guard retain about 90% fading case colors. Bore is bright and strong with scattered light pitting, crisp mechanics. Stock is extremely fine with the iron retaining most of its bright nickel. Wood is sound and retains of its original finish. Extremely fine buttplate. 4-47926 JR110 (Anderson Collection) (1,250-2,250) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003 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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