SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 LARGE FRAME SMOOTH BORE REVOLVER.

SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 LARGE FRAME SMOOTH BORE REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. Blued finish, 6-1/2” keyhole ribbed bbl, 2-line address, pinned half mood steel front sight with 2-pc monogrammed hard rubber grips and a lanyard loop in the butt. Bore is completely smooth and originally so. Records indicate that this revolver was sold to Japan. There is a small “W” stamped on the left side of the grip frame under the grip. SN 29378. CONDITION: Fine. All matching except the grips which are unnumbered. This revolver, overall, retains about 85-90% strong original blue with muzzle wear and edge wear. Cylinder is thin and turning patina. Hammer and trigger guard have case colors in sheltered areas with the balance turned silver. Left grip has a crack at the bottom and both grips have turned chocolate. Bore is bright and shiny with a couple of small spots of rust. Timing is slightly off, otherwise the mechanics are sound. 4-47994 JR79 (Anderson Collection) (1,500-3,000)

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
	748	$1,322.00	SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 LARGE FRAME SMOOTH BORE REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. Blued finish, 6-1/2” keyhole ribbed bbl, 2-line address, pinned half mood steel front sight with 2-pc monogrammed hard rubber grips and a lanyard loop in the butt. Bore is completely smooth and originally so. Records indicate that this revolver was sold to Japan. There is a small “W” stamped on the left side of the grip frame under the grip. SN 29378. CONDITION: Fine. All matching except the grips which are unnumbered. This revolver, overall, retains about 85-90% strong original blue with muzzle wear and edge wear. Cylinder is thin and turning patina. Hammer and trigger guard have case colors in sheltered areas with the balance turned silver. Left grip has a crack at the bottom and both grips have turned chocolate. Bore is bright and shiny with a couple of small spots of rust. Timing is slightly off, otherwise the mechanics are sound. 4-47994 JR79 (Anderson Collection) (1,500-3,000) 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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