Lot 3301: Smith & Wesson No. 3 First Model American Revolver

Smith & Wesson No. 3 First Model American Single Action Revolver with Rare 6 Inch Barrel

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2021

Lot 3301: Smith & Wesson No. 3 First Model American Revolver

Smith & Wesson No. 3 First Model American Single Action Revolver with Rare 6 Inch Barrel

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2021

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000

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Smith & Wesson No. 3 First Model American Single Action Revolver with Rare 6 Inch Barrel

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson

Model: 3 American

Type: Revolver

Gauge: 44 American

Barrel: 6 inch solid rib

Finish: nickel

Grip: walnut

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Catalog Page: 166

Class: Antique

Description:

Only 8,000 of these revolvers were manufactured in 1870-1872. Standard markings and features other than the rare 6 inch barrel, which is also found on the Nashville, TN police 1st Model Americans. Many of these were carried by western icons including Buffalo Bill Cody as a showman and allegedly Wyatt Earp at the shootout at the O.K. Corral. This revolver was owned by country music icon Hank Williams Jr. and includes a certificate of authenticity confirming his ownership. Provenance: The Hank Williams Jr.'s Collection

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retaining 99% factory quality reapplied nickel finish, minor handling evidence, and faint cylinder drag line. The wood is very good with some shrinkage, a few scratches, and some chipping along the bottom of the right grip.

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Lot 3301: Smith & Wesson No. 3 First Model American Revolver

Smith & Wesson No. 3 First Model American Single Action Revolver with Rare 6 Inch Barrel

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2021

Lot 3301: Smith & Wesson No. 3 First Model American Revolver

Smith & Wesson No. 3 First Model American Single Action Revolver with Rare 6 Inch Barrel

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2021

Smith & Wesson No. 3 First Model American Single Action Revolver with Rare 6 Inch Barrel

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