SMITH & WESSON #3 LARGE FRAME TARGET REVOLVER.

SMITH & WESSON #3 LARGE FRAME TARGET REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. Blued finish, 6-1/2” keyhole ribbed bbl, short 1-line address, target front sight and adjustable rear sight and the caliber marked on the left side. Fitted with 2-pc monogrammed hard rubber grips and a Russian style finger rest on the trigger guard. Serial number is followed by a star indicating a factory refinish and the left side of the grip frame under the grip is stamped “5.45” and “5.44” apparently the dates it was refinished. There is also a small “B” inside a diamond. SN 34031. CONDITION: Excellent as refinished. All matching except the grips which are unnumbered. Retains virtually all its fine refinished blue. Hammer and trigger guard retain 50-60% faded case colors. Grips show moderate wear with both turning chocolate. Bore is bright and shiny with some scattered light pitting, fine mechanics. 4-48005 JR85 (Anderson Collection) (1,500-2,500)

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
	684	$1,495.00	SMITH & WESSON #3 LARGE FRAME TARGET REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. Blued finish, 6-1/2” keyhole ribbed bbl, short 1-line address, target front sight and adjustable rear sight and the caliber marked on the left side. Fitted with 2-pc monogrammed hard rubber grips and a Russian style finger rest on the trigger guard. Serial number is followed by a star indicating a factory refinish and the left side of the grip frame under the grip is stamped “5.45” and “5.44” apparently the dates it was refinished. There is also a small “B” inside a diamond. SN 34031. CONDITION: Excellent as refinished. All matching except the grips which are unnumbered. Retains virtually all its fine refinished blue. Hammer and trigger guard retain 50-60% faded case colors. Grips show moderate wear with both turning chocolate. Bore is bright and shiny with some scattered light pitting, fine mechanics. 4-48005 JR85 (Anderson Collection) (1,500-2,500) 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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