SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 ARGENTINE ARMY LARGE FRAME REVOLVER.

SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 ARGENTINE ARMY LARGE FRAME REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. Usual 2-line marking on the 6-1/2” keyhole ribbed bbl, round butt with 2-pc smooth walnut grips and a lanyard stud in the butt installed through the serial number with only last digit visible. Bottom of the frame marked on two lines “EJERCITO/ARGENTINO”. One of only 2,000 sold to the Argentine government by Hartley & Graham 1/10/81. SN appears to be 1443. CONDITION: Good. No original finish remains being an even cleaned gray metal cover overall. All numbers match including the grips. Mechanics are good with strong bore, scattered pitting and lots of shine. 4-47913 JR21 (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
	801	$2,875.00	SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 ARGENTINE ARMY LARGE FRAME REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. Usual 2-line marking on the 6-1/2” keyhole ribbed bbl, round butt with 2-pc smooth walnut grips and a lanyard stud in the butt installed through the serial number with only last digit visible. Bottom of the frame marked on two lines “EJERCITO/ARGENTINO”. One of only 2,000 sold to the Argentine government by Hartley & Graham 1/10/81. SN appears to be 1443. CONDITION: Good. No original finish remains being an even cleaned gray metal cover overall. All numbers match including the grips. Mechanics are good with strong bore, scattered pitting and lots of shine. 4-47913 JR21 (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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