SMITH & WESSON #3 FIRST MODEL RUSSIAN REVOLVER.

SMITH & WESSON #3 FIRST MODEL RUSSIAN REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. Transition type, blued finish 8” keyhole ribbed bbl with English lettering in one line, extra curved grip frame with a lanyard loop in the butt. 2-pc walnut grips are serial numbered to this revolver. Inside the right grips is carved the initials “GRB” and inside the left grip has been pantagraphed “MONROE HILLHOUSE/VERONA, MO.” SN 8729. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching. Retains about 30% thinning original blue on the frame, strong in sheltered areas with traces on the bbl and cylinder. Bbl and most of the cylinder, along with the grip frame, are mostly a gray-brown patina. Mechanics are good but need timing, strong bore with good shine and scattered pitting. Slightly battered screws. Grips are fine with minor dings and scratches. 4-47910 JR18 (Anderson Collection) (1,750-2,750)

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
	813	$4,657.00	SMITH & WESSON #3 FIRST MODEL RUSSIAN REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. Transition type, blued finish 8” keyhole ribbed bbl with English lettering in one line, extra curved grip frame with a lanyard loop in the butt. 2-pc walnut grips are serial numbered to this revolver. Inside the right grips is carved the initials “GRB” and inside the left grip has been pantagraphed “MONROE HILLHOUSE/VERONA, MO.” SN 8729. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching. Retains about 30% thinning original blue on the frame, strong in sheltered areas with traces on the bbl and cylinder. Bbl and most of the cylinder, along with the grip frame, are mostly a gray-brown patina. Mechanics are good but need timing, strong bore with good shine and scattered pitting. Slightly battered screws. Grips are fine with minor dings and scratches. 4-47910 JR18 (Anderson Collection) (1,750-2,750) 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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