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Lot 93: "Club Gun" Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Revolver

"Club Gun" Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Single Action Revolver with Box and Factory Letter

Auction Date: December 9, 2022

Lot 93: "Club Gun" Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Revolver

"Club Gun" Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Single Action Revolver with Box and Factory Letter

Auction Date: December 9, 2022

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $7,000
Price Realized:

"Club Gun" Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Single Action Revolver with Box and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: New Model No 3
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44 S&W Russian
Barrel: 6 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
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Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 99
Class: Antique
Description:

In the accompanying factory letter S&W historian Roy Jinks states that this New Model No. 3 is a "club gun" which is not listed in the factory club gun records. "Club Guns" are a special group of handguns S&W gave or loaned to factory personnel, shooting clubs and/or notable shooters as samples or test guns. These highly prized guns were generally assigned "zero" serial number prefixes. The "03" serial number is stamped on the butt with matching single digit "3" on the cylinder and barrel latch. The barrel has the fitter's number or "9" which is repeated on the cylinder under the extractor star. The revolver has the two-line barrel rib legend, target sights, and a set of checkered walnut grips. Includes a correct period New Model No. 3 box with the number "33695" and bore brush. Provenance: The Supica Collection

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retaining 98% factory original blue finish and a few minor handling marks. 98% plus of the case colors remain on the hammer and trigger guard. The grips are excellent with a few minor handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine. An exceptional condition S&W New Model No. 3 "Club Gun".



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