SMITH & WESSON #3 AMERICAN 2ND MODEL REVOLVER.

SMITH & WESSON #3 AMERICAN 2ND MODEL REVOLVER. Cal. 44 American. Blued finish, 8” keyhole ribbed bbl, pinned steel front sight and 2-pc smooth walnut grips. There is a screw in the lanyard stud hole. Serial number is followed by a star indicating a factory refinish. Left side of the grip frame is stamped “7.12” apparently the date of refinish. SN 17902. CONDITION: Excellent as refinished. All matching except the grips which are unnumbered, retaining 85-90% strong bright blue with some flaking on the bbl and cylinder and light pitting under the finish on the frame. Bbl, latch and cylinder are stamped with frame assembly number. Grips are outstanding retaining most of their original factory varnish, probably installed at the time of refinish. Bright shiny bore with fine pitting, crisp mechanics. 4-48011 JR93 (Anderson Collection) (1,250-2,250)

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
	836	$1,897.00	SMITH & WESSON #3 AMERICAN 2ND MODEL REVOLVER. Cal. 44 American. Blued finish, 8” keyhole ribbed bbl, pinned steel front sight and 2-pc smooth walnut grips. There is a screw in the lanyard stud hole. Serial number is followed by a star indicating a factory refinish. Left side of the grip frame is stamped “7.12” apparently the date of refinish. SN 17902. CONDITION: Excellent as refinished. All matching except the grips which are unnumbered, retaining 85-90% strong bright blue with some flaking on the bbl and cylinder and light pitting under the finish on the frame. Bbl, latch and cylinder are stamped with frame assembly number. Grips are outstanding retaining most of their original factory varnish, probably installed at the time of refinish. Bright shiny bore with fine pitting, crisp mechanics. 4-48011 JR93 (Anderson Collection) (1,250-2,250) 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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