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Lot #1175

Lot 1174: Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Revolver with 4 Inch Barrel

Excellent Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver with Rare and Desirable 4 Inch Barrel

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 3, 2025

Lot 1174: Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Revolver with 4 Inch Barrel

Excellent Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver with Rare and Desirable 4 Inch Barrel

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 3, 2025

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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Excellent Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver with Rare and Desirable 4 Inch Barrel

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: New Model No 3
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44 S&W Russian
Barrel: 4 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 565
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 168
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with some light streaking and crisp rifling.
Description:

Manufactured prior to 1899, these revolvers were cataloged into the early 20th century, but all frames were reportedly produced prior to 1899. This is an exceptionally fine example of a special ordered Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 with a desirable 4 inch barrel, rather than the 6 1/2 inch which was standard. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address and patent dates, ending with 1880. The matching serial number is marked on the butt, the rear face of the cylinder, and on the bottom of the cylinder latch. The right grip is hand marked "1787" inside and the left grip is marked with the "78" patent date at the bottom. It is fitted with a pinned blade front sight, a fixed notch rear sight, and a pair of checkered hard rubber grips with the Smith & Wesson monograms at the tops. Provenance: The Cam & Deb Cooper Collection

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retains 90% plus of the original blue finish and 95% of the vibrant original case colors with some light handling/edge wear, some scattered light handling marks, and a cylinder turn line. The correct replacement grips are excellent with a few scattered light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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