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LOT 3210
Outstanding Factory Engraved Remington-Smoot New
Model No. 3 Spur Trigger Revolver in .38 CF - Serial no.
13531, 38 CF cal., 3 3/4 inch octagon bbl., nickel finish, hard rubber grips.
The Remington-Smoot New Model No. 3 revolvers were manufactured from 1878 to
1888. It is estimated that approximately 12,500 of these early production New Model
No. 3 revolvers were manufactured with the bird’s head grip frame. This example is
marked “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y. PAT. W.S. SMOOT. OCT. 21. 1873” on top of
the barrel which correctly lacks a rib. The serial number is marked on the frame under
and over the cylinder. It features a half moon blade front sight, notch rear sight, extensive
master level scroll and geometric engraving on 75% or more of the visible surfaces, and checkered
grips. A removable collection marking “416” is on the bottom of the frame.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 99% plus of the original nickel finish with only the slightest handling marks and crisp engraving. The grips are also excellent with only the slightest handling evidence. Mechanically excellent. Finding a better example would be nearly impossible!
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3211
Scarce Factory Engraved Remington-Smoot New Model No. 3 Spur Trigger Revolver with Pearl Grips - Serial no. 23244, 38 RF cal., 3 3/4 inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, pearl grips. The Remington-Smoot New Model No. 3 revolvers were manufactured from 1878 to 1888. This example is marked “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y. PAT. W.S. SMOOT. OCT. 21. 1873” on top of the barrel rib and has the serial number marked on the frame under and over the cylinder. It features a half moon front sight, notch rear sight, extensive master level scroll and geometric engraving on 75% or more of the visible surfaces, and it is fitted with a pair of smooth pearl grips. There is a removable collection mark, “KH551”, in white on the butt. CONDITION: Excellent, retains 97% plus of the original nickel finish with a few scattered patches of darker grey patina/light pitting and some dings visible on the cylinder flute edge. The grips are very fine with a hairline crack in the left panel and otherwise minimal handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3212
Scarce Factory Engraved Remington-Smoot New Model No. 2 Spur Trigger Revolver in .30 RF with Pearl Grips - Serial no. 245, 30 RF cal., 2 3/4 inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, pearl grips. Only around 2,000 of these revolvers were manufactured around 1877-1885, of which only about 600 were chambered in .30 RF like this example. It has extensive scroll and wavy line engraving, rounded blade and notch sights, “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y. PAT. W.S. SMOOT. OCT. 21. 1873” on top of the barrel rib, and smooth pearl grips. CONDITION: Excellent, retains 97% plus of the original nickel finish with some scattered light handling marks and crisp engraving. The grips are excellent with minimal handing evidence. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3213
Engraved Remington New Model No. 4 Spur Trigger Revolver in .41 RF with Silver Plated Cylinder and Pearl Grips - Serial no. 1578, 41 RF cal., 2 1/2 inch round bbl., nickel/silver finish, pearl grips. Manufactured from 1877 to 1888, it is estimated that approximately 23,000 of these New Model No. 4 revolvers were produced, with about 20% of those chambered in .41 RF, and even fewer engraved. The one-line E. Remington & Sons address is on top of the barrel and the serial number is on the inside bottom and top of the frame, with partial serial number “578” on the rear face of the silver plated cylinder. The revolver shows about 80% coverage masterful New York style floral scroll and geometric pattern engraving including flourishes on the chambers of the cylinder. It is fitted with blade and notch sights, and a pair of smooth pearl grips. CONDITION: Fine, retains 70% plus of the original nickel finish with some scattered patches of light flaking/very light surface pitting, and showing an attractive antique patina. The cylinder was replated during the period and remains 30% in tact. The grips are also fine with a small chip at the toe of the left panel and otherwise minimal handling marks. Front sight is absent. Mechanically fine. Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000