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THE WALNUT SHOULDER STOCK IS NUMBERED TO THE GUN AND MARKED WITH AN AUSTRALIAN BROAD ARROW
LOT 1287
U.S. Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Single Action Revolver with
Factory Letter - Serial no. 7874, 45 S&W Schofield cal., 7 inch solid rib bbl., blue
finish, walnut grips. Manufactured for the U.S. military circa 1876-77 with a total production approximately
5,934. The accompanying factory letter confirms the 7 inch barrel, blue finish and smooth walnut grips. The revolver was part of a shipment of 1,000 units that left the factory on April 11, 1877 and delivered to the National Armory, Springfield, MA. The butt lacks a visible “US” markings, however, U.S. Ordnance sub-inspector
stamps “W” and “P” are on the rear of the cylinder and underside of the barrel lug, and matching serial
numbers are on the butt, right grip panel, and cylinder. Each grip panel has a script letter cartouche
while the left panel is also dated “1877.” This revolver is from the collection of world famous American
country singer and song writer Hank Williams Jr. and includes a certificate of authenticity confirming
his ownership as well as the aforementioned factory letter, which is addressed to him.
CONDITION: Very good plus, retaining 30% original blue finish with a smooth brown-gray patina on
the balance. Cylinder has a few shallow dings. Traces of original case colors remain on the hammer
and trigger guard. The grips are very good with minor-moderate dings and scratches. The cartouches
are legible. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Hank Williams Jr.’s Collection.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
LOT 1288
Rare Australian Contract Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver with Holster, Matching Smith & Wesson Shoulder Stock and Scabbard - Serial no. 12871, 44 S&W Russian cal., 7 inch solid rib
bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips. Only approximately 310 Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Australian revolvers were manufactured, all with nickel finish, 7 inch barrels, and detachable shoulder stocks. They were shipped to Australia for the Southern Australian Colonial Police and carried in holster and scabbard on horseback
in the wild Australian outback. The first shipment was for 250 revolvers and was sent to Smith & Wesson’s large New York distributor M.W. Robinson for the Australian Government on December 14, 1881. Mr. Robinson had received an order for 250 Smith & Wesson New Model 3 revolvers from the Australian Government earlier in the year. The revolver has the
two-line address/patent dates barrel rib marking, matching serial numbers on the butt, cylinder, barrel and barrel latch, and an Australian broad arrow proof stamped on the butt. The leather flap holster is marked with an Australian broad arrow proof along with the rack number “69” on the inside of the flap. The walnut shoulder stock is numbered to the gun and
marked with an Australian broad arrow. The original Australian leather stock scabbard is stamped with the rack number “91” and an Australian broad arrow on the inside.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% original nickel finish with some cleaned pitting on the barrel, otherwise scattered flaking and high edge wear. 40% original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger
guard. The grips are also excellent with some minor handling marks (mostly on the bottoms) and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent. The holster and stock scabbard are very good showing flex wear and minor handling/storage marks. The stitching is tight overall. The stock is fine with 85% original nickel remaining on the attaching iron and the walnut showing an overcoat of varnish and scattered minor
handling/storage marks.
Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
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