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Lot 212: Smith & Wesson No. 3 American 2nd Model .44 RF Revolver

Exceptional Smith & Wesson No. 3 American 2nd Model Single Action Revolver in Rare .44 Henry

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2020

Lot 212: Smith & Wesson No. 3 American 2nd Model .44 RF Revolver

Exceptional Smith & Wesson No. 3 American 2nd Model Single Action Revolver in Rare .44 Henry

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2020

Estimated Price: $20,000 - $35,000

Exceptional Smith & Wesson No. 3 American 2nd Model Single Action Revolver in Rare .44 Henry

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: American
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44 Henry RF
Barrel: 8 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2980
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 199
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured from 1872 to 1874. This is one of approximately 3,014 No. 3 American 2nd Models chambered in the highly prized .44 Henry rimfire cartridge. Of the 3,014 produced, only 2,157 lack a notched hammer like this example. Overall this is a very rare variation of the No. 3 American in fine condition. It also has the one-line address/patent dates marking on the barrel rib, standard sights, and provision for a lanyard ring (filler screw) on the butt. The right grip panel is numbered to the gun. Matching assembly numbers are found on the grip frame, cylinder, barrel, and barrel latch. Many rimfire chambered Americans went to Mexico through the S&W distributor Wexell & Degress where they saw hard use. Fine condition examples like this revolver are rarely encountered.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retaining 60% plus bright original high polish blue finish with the balance a smooth brown-gray patina. 70% original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger guard. The grips are fine with some high edge wear and minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. A No. 3 American chambered in highly prized .44 Henry missing from even the most advanced collections. A must have for the serious S&W collectors looking to complete their collections!



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