SMITH & WESSON #3 FIRST MODEL (OLD MODEL) RUSSIAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SMITH & WESSON #3 FIRST MODEL (OLD MODEL) RUSSIAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. SN 11832. Blue finish with 8″ keyhole bbl, half moon front sight, fixed rear sight. It has usual bbl markings which include “RUSSIAN MODEL” & it has 2-pc walnut grip. With total production of only 5,165 of these revolvers in period 1871-74, they are seldom found with any orig condition. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grips which are numbered “24793”. Overall retains 80-85% glossy bright orig blue with light muzzle wear & balance of losses due to flaking, not from wear. Bbl has flaking on both sides & rib, which is a light patina. Cylinder has strong blue in flutes with outer diameter mostly flaked to light patina. Front & rear edges of cylinder retain virtually all of their orig blue. Frame & grip frame retain most of their orig glossy bright blue with some very fine edge wear, a few scratches on back strap & a line of fine etching on right side of frame. Grips show moderate to heavy wear with rounded edges & traces of orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. This appears to be an unfired revolver. 4-57535 (17,500-27,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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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	271	$11,500.00	SMITH & WESSON #3 FIRST MODEL (OLD MODEL) RUSSIAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Russian. SN 11832. Blue finish with 8″ keyhole bbl, half moon front sight, fixed rear sight. It has usual bbl markings which include “RUSSIAN MODEL” & it has 2-pc walnut grip. With total production of only 5,165 of these revolvers in period 1871-74, they are seldom found with any orig condition. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grips which are numbered “24793”. Overall retains 80-85% glossy bright orig blue with light muzzle wear & balance of losses due to flaking, not from wear. Bbl has flaking on both sides & rib, which is a light patina. Cylinder has strong blue in flutes with outer diameter mostly flaked to light patina. Front & rear edges of cylinder retain virtually all of their orig blue. Frame & grip frame retain most of their orig glossy bright blue with some very fine edge wear, a few scratches on back strap & a line of fine etching on right side of frame. Grips show moderate to heavy wear with rounded edges & traces of orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. This appears to be an unfired revolver. 4-57535 (17,500-27,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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