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  • Lot #2385
Lot #2384
Lot #2386

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 Location: Rock Island, IL

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 Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2023

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,500
Price Realized:
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A) S&W New Model No. 3 Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: New Model No 3
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44 S&W Russian
Barrel: 6 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1731
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

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

Description:

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

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: New Model No 3
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44 S&W Russian
Barrel: 6 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1731
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

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

Description:

See "A". Provenance: The Supica Collection

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