SMITH & WESSON NASHVILLE POLICE #3 AMERICAN 1ST MODEL REVOLVER.

SMITH & WESSON NASHVILLE POLICE #3 AMERICAN 1ST MODEL REVOLVER. Cal. 44 American. Blued finish, 6” keyhole ribbed bbl, usual markings, smooth 2-pc walnut grips, engraved down the backstrap “NASHVILLE POLICE NO 3”. Inside the left grip is carved “D.M. WILLIAMS 1914” and in pencil inside the right grip “BILL MCLAIN” and something else illegible and “1919”. Engraved on the grip frame underneath the right grip are three scripted initials that are indecipherable. SN 3485. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including grips. Retains 25-30% original blue primarily in sheltered areas with the balance a plum brown patina. Extractor pawl catch appears to be a replacement and there appears to be a repair on the frame behind the slot, some of the screws are battered. Grips are fine. Bore is strong and dark, good mechanics. 4-47932 JR41 (Anderson Collection) (4,000-6,000)

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
	738	$17,825.00	SMITH & WESSON NASHVILLE POLICE #3 AMERICAN 1ST MODEL REVOLVER. Cal. 44 American. Blued finish, 6” keyhole ribbed bbl, usual markings, smooth 2-pc walnut grips, engraved down the backstrap “NASHVILLE POLICE NO 3”. Inside the left grip is carved “D.M. WILLIAMS 1914” and in pencil inside the right grip “BILL MCLAIN” and something else illegible and “1919”. Engraved on the grip frame underneath the right grip are three scripted initials that are indecipherable. SN 3485. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including grips. Retains 25-30% original blue primarily in sheltered areas with the balance a plum brown patina. Extractor pawl catch appears to be a replacement and there appears to be a repair on the frame behind the slot, some of the screws are battered. Grips are fine. Bore is strong and dark, good mechanics. 4-47932 JR41 (Anderson Collection) (4,000-6,000) 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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