RARE SMITH & WESSON #3 AMERICAN 1ST MODEL W/OIL HOLE LARGE FRAME REVOLVER.

RARE SMITH & WESSON #3 AMERICAN 1ST MODEL W/OIL HOLE LARGE FRAME REVOLVER. Cal. 44 American. Blued finish, 8” keyhole ribbed bbl, German silver front sight, 2-pc walnut grips with the outline of a cartouche on the left side. There is a small US on top of the bbl and “A” and “P” proof marks on various parts of the revolver. Bbl, latch and cylinder are numbered A2. SN 1353. CONDITION: Very good. Retains about 40% thin original blue on the frame and about 20% on the bbl with the balance a medium brown patina and scattered light pitting. Matching numbered grips that retain most of an old refinish. Bottom of the grip frame appears to have been cleaned and artificially aged. Mechanics are about excellent with bright shiny bore. A rare and special large frame Smith. 4-47916 JR24 (Anderson Collection) (5,000-10,000)

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
	733	$5,750.00	RARE SMITH & WESSON #3 AMERICAN 1ST MODEL W/OIL HOLE LARGE FRAME REVOLVER. Cal. 44 American. Blued finish, 8” keyhole ribbed bbl, German silver front sight, 2-pc walnut grips with the outline of a cartouche on the left side. There is a small US on top of the bbl and “A” and “P” proof marks on various parts of the revolver. Bbl, latch and cylinder are numbered A2. SN 1353. CONDITION: Very good. Retains about 40% thin original blue on the frame and about 20% on the bbl with the balance a medium brown patina and scattered light pitting. Matching numbered grips that retain most of an old refinish. Bottom of the grip frame appears to have been cleaned and artificially aged. Mechanics are about excellent with bright shiny bore. A rare and special large frame Smith. 4-47916 JR24 (Anderson Collection) (5,000-10,000) 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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