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Lot 3212: Smith & Wesson New Model No 3 Revolver 38-44

Smith & Wesson New Model Number Three Target Single Action Revolver with Pearl Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2014

Lot 3212: Smith & Wesson New Model No 3 Revolver 38-44

Smith & Wesson New Model Number Three Target Single Action Revolver with Pearl Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2014

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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Smith & Wesson New Model Number Three Target Single Action Revolver with Pearl Grips

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: New Model No 3
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38-44
Barrel: 6 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: mother of pearl
Stock:
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Catalog Page: 84
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured between 1887 and 1910. Lyman gold bead front sight and adjustable "U" notch rear sight, with the one-line address on top of the rib, "38-44 S. & W. CTG" on the left side of the barrel, the S&W logo on the right side of the frame, matching numbers on the barrel, latch, cylinder and butt. With casehardened hammer and trigger guard, and smooth mother of pearl grips.

Rating Definition:

Very good, with 60% of the original blue finish, showing areas of mixed brown and gray patina, bright edge wear, and scattered handling marks. Replaced Lyman target front sight. Traces of bright original case colors are present in the protected areas of the hammer and trigger guard. Grips are good, with some light chipping around the edges. Mechanically very good.



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