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Lot #179

Lot 178: Cased Smith & Wesson Model 320 Revolving Rifle, Factory Letter

Smith & Wesson Model 320 Revolving Rifle with Scarce 20 Inch Barrel, Stock, Case and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2019

Lot 178: Cased Smith & Wesson Model 320 Revolving Rifle, Factory Letter

Smith & Wesson Model 320 Revolving Rifle with Scarce 20 Inch Barrel, Stock, Case and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2019

Estimated Price: $8,500 - $13,000
Price Realized:
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Smith & Wesson Model 320 Revolving Rifle with Scarce 20 Inch Barrel, Stock, Case and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: Revolving-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 320
Barrel: 20 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
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Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 24
Class: Antique
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

Description:

Manufactured from 1879 to 1887, the Model 320 revolving rifle is one of the rarest Smith & Wesson firearm produced with a total production of 977. 224 had 20 inch barrels which was the rarest of the offered barrel lengths. The original hard leather case has three compartments and contains a cleaning rod, a stock tang peep sight, and a globe front sight with crosshair aperture. The included S&W factory letter confirms the 20 inch barrel, blue finish, and that it was shipped on September 12, 1880, to M.W. Robinson in New York City.

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