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LOT 310
Smith & Wesson No. 3 American 2nd Model Single Action Revolver
- Serial no. 23351, 44 S&W American cal., 8 inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips. Manufactured from 1872 to 1874. It has the one-line address/
patent dates marking on the rib, provision for a lanyard ring (filler screw) on the butt, matching assembly numbers on the grip frame, barrel, barrel latch and cylinder, and right
grip panel numbered to gun.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% plus original nickel finish
with flaking on the balance. 90% original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger guard. The grips are fine with high edge wear, dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection.
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
LOT 311 Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver with Scarce Shoulder Stock - Serial no. 23401, 44 S&W Russian cal., 6 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, hard rubber grips. Introduced in 1878, this revolver falls within one of the serial ranges known to include New Model No. 3s shipped to Takata & Co. of Yokohama for delivery to the Japanese Navy. A few within the 23000 serial number range are also known to have been purchased by the Australian government. Matching serial numbers are on the butt, cylinder, barrel and barrel latch. Comes with a period correct and proper scarce shoulder stock numbered to a different gun and featuring nickel plated attaching hardware and hard rubber S&W buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 80% original nickel finish with the balance a smooth gray patina mixed with a few patches of pitting. 40% original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger guard. The grips are excellent with some minor handling evidence (mostly towards the bottoms) and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The stock is very fine with 97% original nickel finish remaining, some paint splattering on right side and minimal handling marks. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection. Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
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