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Lot 1337:Smith & Wesson - Revolving-Rifle

September 8th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1337:Smith & Wesson - Revolving-Rifle

September 8th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Rare British Proofed and Retailer Marked Smith & Wesson Model 320 Revolving Rifle with Shoulder Stock

Manufactured from 1879 to 1887, the Model 320 revolving rifle is one of the rarest Smith & Wesson firearms produced with a total production of 977. These firearms were serial numbered from 1 to 977, and out of the 977 manufactured, 514 had the 18 inch barrel. Only 840 of these were sold in the U.S., and the remaining 137 were exported, with this example having British proofs. This Model 320 was manufactured using the frame, cylinder and basic action of the New Model No. 3 revolver with some minor differences in the hammer and trigger, with the barrel being made of two pieces. A slot is cut into the butt and a hole drilled in the back strap to accommodate the shoulder stock. The rifle features an 18 inch barrel with a two leaf folding rear sight (without a front sight) and a solid rib which is marked with the two line address/patent date marking. The matching serial number appears on the butt, cylinder, barrel and barrel latch. Blue finish with casehardened hammer and trigger guard. The left side of the barrel at the breech is stamped with two British proofs and the cylinder has British proofs stamped between the chambers. The left side plate is marked "WM MOORE & GREY/GUN MAKERS/43 OLD BOND STREET/LONDON W." The barrel is fitted with a checkered hard rubber red mottled forearm with the S&W monogram on the underside. The grips are matching with S&W monograms in a circle at the tops. The stock is smooth walnut with blue finished attaching iron and a checkered black hard rubber buttplate with S&W monogram.

ConditionFine. The revolving rifle retains 40% plus original blue finish with a smooth gray patina on the balance. Traces of original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger guard. The forearm and grips are excellent with a few minor handling marks with overall crisp checkering. Mechanically fine. The stock is very good with traces of original blue on the attaching iron and some minor handling marks on the wood. This is the only British dealer marked revolving rifle known in such strong condition.
Details
ManufacturerSmith & Wesson
ModelRevolving-Rifle
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge320
Barrel18 inch solid rib
Finishblue
Griphard rubber

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2509
Catalog page147
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