RARE SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 TARGET REVOLVER WITH CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS AND OPTIONAL CHECKERED TRIGGER AND SPUR TRIGGER GUARD.

SN 618. Cal. .38-44. 6-1/2″ bbl, blue and case colored finish. Checkered walnut grips. Special order spur trigger guard. SNs match on bbl, latch/sight, cyl and frame. Right grip has “27634” written on the inside in pencil. S&W patent marks on top of bbl rib. Adjustable target sights. Only 4333 of this model were manufactured between 1887 – 1910, they were SN’d in their own individual range. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90% bright blue finish with slight muzzle wear and some blue turning to brown patina on sides and bottom of bbl. Bbl address is clear and crisp. Sights retain 90% blue. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Cyl retains 50% bright blue with deep blue in the flutes. Cyl shows high point wear, some scuffing and a drag mark. Chambers are good. Frame retains 90% blue finish with high point wear and some scratches overall. Trigger guard retains 80% case color with vivid color in protected areas. Hammer retains 20% case color with some vivid color on right side. Grips are fine with sharp checkering and very few handling marks. Action needs adjustment. An opportunity to purchase a rare Smith & Wesson New Model #3 Target with a spur trigger guard. 49576-2 TEP C&R (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1326

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1326	$1,725.00	RARE SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 TARGET REVOLVER WITH CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS AND OPTIONAL CHECKERED TRIGGER AND SPUR TRIGGER GUARD. SN 618. Cal. .38-44. 6-1/2″ bbl, blue and case colored finish. Checkered walnut grips. Special order spur trigger guard. SNs match on bbl, latch/sight, cyl and frame. Right grip has “27634” written on the inside in pencil. S&W patent marks on top of bbl rib. Adjustable target sights. Only 4333 of this model were manufactured between 1887 – 1910, they were SN’d in their own individual range. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90% bright blue finish with slight muzzle wear and some blue turning to brown patina on sides and bottom of bbl. Bbl address is clear and crisp. Sights retain 90% blue. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Cyl retains 50% bright blue with deep blue in the flutes. Cyl shows high point wear, some scuffing and a drag mark. Chambers are good. Frame retains 90% blue finish with high point wear and some scratches overall. Trigger guard retains 80% case color with vivid color in protected areas. Hammer retains 20% case color with some vivid color on right side. Grips are fine with sharp checkering and very few handling marks. Action needs adjustment. An opportunity to purchase a rare Smith & Wesson New Model #3 Target with a spur trigger guard. 49576-2 TEP C&R (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1326 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 TARGET REVOLVER WITH CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS AND OPTIONAL CHECKERED TRIGGER AND SPUR TRIGGER GUARD.