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Lot 133:Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Frontier Single Action Revolver with Factory Letter and Holster Rig

June 21st, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 133:Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Frontier Single Action Revolver with Factory Letter and Holster Rig

June 21st, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Frontier Single Action Revolver with Factory Letter and Holster Rig

Included factory letter states this is one of 1,286 New Model No. 3 Frontier revolvers chambered in .44-40 caliber and was shipped to "Schoverling, Dale & Gale [sic]" of New York City, New York on February 27, 1891 for export, possibly to Japan, though no Japanese acceptance marks are present. With a tooled leather holster rig.

ConditionGood, some artificial brown patina and some pitting. Grips both have age cracking at the butt. Mechanically excellent. Holster is very good.
Details
ManufacturerSmith & Wesson
ModelNew Model No 3
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge44-40
Barrel6 1/2 inch solid rib
Finishblue
Gripantique ivory
Bore conditionSlight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting

Item LocationBedford, TX
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