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Lot 1176: S&W New Model No. 3 Revolver in .38-40 Win. with Extra Barrel

Excellent and Very Rare Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver in .38-40 Win., Serial Number "65", with Matching Extra Four Inch Barrel

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 3, 2025

Lot 1176: S&W New Model No. 3 Revolver in .38-40 Win. with Extra Barrel

Excellent and Very Rare Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver in .38-40 Win., Serial Number "65", with Matching Extra Four Inch Barrel

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 3, 2025

Estimated Price: $5,500 - $8,500
Price Realized:
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Excellent and Very Rare Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver in .38-40 Win., Serial Number "65", with Matching Extra Four Inch Barrel

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: New Model No 3
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 WCF
Barrel: 6 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel/casehardened
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 266
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 169
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: The bore is shiny with crisp rifling and some minor copper streaking.
Description:

Manufactured c. 1900 to 1907 and chambered for the .38-40 Winchester cartridge, in a serial number range of 1 to 74, as one of the rarest Smith & Wesson production revolver variations. Refer to page 109 of "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson" (3rd Edition) by Supica and Nahas form more background on this scarcely encountered variation. Features an oval blade front and barrel latch mounted notch rear sights, two-line Smith & Wesson address and patent dates marked on top of the barrel rib, "38" WINCHESTER CTG" marked on the left side of the barrel, Smith & Wesson trade mark on the right of the frame, and a period upgraded checkered trigger shoe. Matching visible "65" serial numbers on the butt, cylinder, barrel, and barrel latch. Fitted with a pair of "S&W" monogrammed checkered black hard rubber grips, with the right panel numbered to a different revolver. Includes an extra four inch barrel with matching "65" serial number visible in the latch recess. Provenance: The Cam & Deb Cooper Collection

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 99% original nickel plating and 85% plus original case colors with a minor cylinder drag line, some minor cycling wear on the hammer, and a few minor handling marks. The grips are also excellent with some minor handling evidence along with defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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