VERY EARLY SMITH & WESSON #3 FIRST MODEL AMERICAN REVOLVER.

VERY EARLY SMITH & WESSON #3 FIRST MODEL AMERICAN REVOLVER. Cal. 44 American. SN 44. This exceptionally rare American has 8″ keyhole bbl with slightly modified German silver half moon front sight & 2-pc walnut grips. This is the first model with the oil hole on bottom flat of ejector rod housing. This revolver now bears a very old restored finish. It is hand stamped “SMITH & WESSON 44” on left side of bbl with the number “ED4411” on left side of ejector rod housing & bottom forward part of frame in front of trigger guard. Story that came with this revolver is that it was originally sold to a Boston area family who moved west & eventually into Canada prior to the turn of the 20th century. They eventually sold the revolver & somewhere in the ensuing years in Canada it was refinished, removing all markings. Beginning in the late 1930’s Canadian law required mandatory registration of firearms. One of the owner’s apparently took it to nearest RCMP station where registration number was hand stamped. The “ED” in the number stands for E Division of the RCMP. The “Smith & Wesson 44” was also applied by the RCMP at that time. CONDITION: About good. Only orig markings remaining are serial number on bottom of butt & assembly numbers “C8” as found on right heel under grip, on latch & bbl. Orig assembly numbers on cylinder were obliterated during refinish. Overall revolver retains a dull blue/gray patina with traces of nickel on grip frame under grips, in one bbl gullet & on ejector ratchet. Grips are much worn with battering on bottom, a repaired crack in left side with some splintering on inside of right grip from over tightening. Right grip is numbered “44” on the inside. Timing is a little slow, otherwise mechanics appear fine. Strong bore with moderate pitting. This is one of earliest Americans known. 4-58128 (3,000-5,000)

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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	273	$2,587.00	VERY EARLY SMITH & WESSON #3 FIRST MODEL AMERICAN REVOLVER. Cal. 44 American. SN 44. This exceptionally rare American has 8″ keyhole bbl with slightly modified German silver half moon front sight & 2-pc walnut grips. This is the first model with the oil hole on bottom flat of ejector rod housing. This revolver now bears a very old restored finish. It is hand stamped “SMITH & WESSON 44” on left side of bbl with the number “ED4411” on left side of ejector rod housing & bottom forward part of frame in front of trigger guard. Story that came with this revolver is that it was originally sold to a Boston area family who moved west & eventually into Canada prior to the turn of the 20th century. They eventually sold the revolver & somewhere in the ensuing years in Canada it was refinished, removing all markings. Beginning in the late 1930’s Canadian law required mandatory registration of firearms. One of the owner’s apparently took it to nearest RCMP station where registration number was hand stamped. The “ED” in the number stands for E Division of the RCMP. The “Smith & Wesson 44” was also applied by the RCMP at that time. CONDITION: About good. Only orig markings remaining are serial number on bottom of butt & assembly numbers “C8” as found on right heel under grip, on latch & bbl. Orig assembly numbers on cylinder were obliterated during refinish. Overall revolver retains a dull blue/gray patina with traces of nickel on grip frame under grips, in one bbl gullet & on ejector ratchet. Grips are much worn with battering on bottom, a repaired crack in left side with some splintering on inside of right grip from over tightening. Right grip is numbered “44” on the inside. Timing is a little slow, otherwise mechanics appear fine. Strong bore with moderate pitting. This is one of earliest Americans known. 4-58128 (3,000-5,000) 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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