Lot 2385: Two Cuba Shipped Engraved Smith & Wesson New Mod No. 3 Revolvers
Two Cuba Shipped Cased Engraved Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolvers
Auction Date: February 15, 2023
Lot 2385: Two Cuba Shipped Engraved Smith & Wesson New Mod No. 3 Revolvers
Two Cuba Shipped Cased Engraved Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolvers
Auction Date: February 15, 2023
A) S&W New Model No. 3 Revolver
OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.
PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED
WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN
The included factory letter lists no details on the configuration when they were shipped from the factory on September 22, 1880, to a Don Jose Valero of Cuba. Also includes research on Dr. Jose Valero Zequeira whom appears to be the Valero in question, the research also indicates that he was the Director of the School of Medicine in Havana, Cuba and saw service with the Spanish Royalist forces during the Spanish-American War. The gun is engraved and case with a matching second revolver also listed in the letter as well as 12 dummy cartridges. Provenance: The Supica Collection
B) S&W New Model No. 3 Revolver
OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.
PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED
WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN
See "A". Provenance: The Supica Collection
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