SMITH & WESSON #3 NEW MODEL REVOLVER W/RACK & GEAR EXTRACTOR.

SMITH & WESSON #3 NEW MODEL REVOLVER W/RACK & GEAR EXTRACTOR. Cal. 44 Russian. Blued finish, rare 4-1/2” keyhole ribbed bbl and the rare feature of the rack and gear extracting system instead of later pawl system. Bbl address is without patent dates. Fitted with replacement 2-pc deep medallion ivory grips artificially aged to look old. Shipped February 18, 1880 and the invoice listed a 5-1/2” bbl. SN 13448. CONDITION: Very good. Retains about 80-85% strong bright original blue with some slight discoloration and light scattered rust. Cylinder has strong blue in the flutes with the outside being a medium patina. All matching except the grips which are unnumbered. Worn dark bore, mechanics are fine. 4-47948 JR40 (Anderson Collection) (1,500-2,500)

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
	830	$1,437.00	SMITH & WESSON #3 NEW MODEL REVOLVER W/RACK & GEAR EXTRACTOR. Cal. 44 Russian. Blued finish, rare 4-1/2” keyhole ribbed bbl and the rare feature of the rack and gear extracting system instead of later pawl system. Bbl address is without patent dates. Fitted with replacement 2-pc deep medallion ivory grips artificially aged to look old. Shipped February 18, 1880 and the invoice listed a 5-1/2” bbl. SN 13448. CONDITION: Very good. Retains about 80-85% strong bright original blue with some slight discoloration and light scattered rust. Cylinder has strong blue in the flutes with the outside being a medium patina. All matching except the grips which are unnumbered. Worn dark bore, mechanics are fine. 4-47948 JR40 (Anderson Collection) (1,500-2,500) 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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