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Lot #462
Lot #464

Lot 463: Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver

Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver with Rare 5 Inch Barrel and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2022

Lot 463: Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver

Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver with Rare 5 Inch Barrel and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2022

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,700
Price Realized:
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Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver with Rare 5 Inch Barrel and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: New Model No 3
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44 S&W Russian
Barrel: 5 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1233
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Description:

Factory letter confirms rare 5 inch barrel in .44 S&W Russian caliber, nickel finish and checkered black hard rubber grips and states revolver was part of a 16 unit shipment shipped on October 28, 1882 and delivered to M.W. Robinson, New York City.

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