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LOT 1124
Smith & Wesson Model 320 Revolving Rifle with Shoulder Stock
and Factory Case - Serial no. 924, 320
cal., 18 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured from
1879 to 1887, the Model 320 revolving rifle is one of the
rarest Smith & Wesson firearms produced with a total
production of 977. These firearms were serial numbered
from 1 to 977 and out of the 977 manufactured, 514 had
the 18 inch barrel. This Model 320 was manufactured
using the frame, cylinder, and basic action of the New
Model No. 3 revolver with some minor differences in the
hammer and trigger, with the barrel being made of two
pieces. A slot is cut into the butt and a hole drilled in the
back strap to accommodate the shoulder stock. The rifle
features an 18 inch barrel, with a globe front sight, flip
up “V” notch rear sight, and is marked with the two-line
S&W legend. Matching serial numbers appear on the butt,
right grip panel, cylinder, and barrel. The barrel latch is
numbered to another gun. Blue finish with casehardened
hammer and trigger guard. The barrel is fitted with a checkered hard rubber red mottled
forearm with the S&W monogram on the underside. The grips are matching with S&W monograms in a circle at the tops. The
stock is smooth walnut with blue finished attaching iron and a checkered black hard rubber buttplate with S&W monogram. The
stock has a peep sight. Includes a period correct felt lined partitioned case featuring brass corner protectors and a leather handle.
CONDITION: Fine. The barrel retains 75% plus original blue finish and the frame retains 60% plus original blue finish with thinning to brown on the
balance. The back strap and cylinder are mostly a mix of brown and gray patinas. There are areas of pitting/spotting heavier on the right side of the barrel. Traces of original case colors remain on the mostly silvered out trigger guard. 75% original case colors remain on the hammer. The forearm is excellent with crisp checkering. The bottom of the right grip panel is cracked, otherwise the grips are fine with crisp checkering.
Mechanically excellent. The stock is fine with the attaching hardware retaining 70% original blue finish and minor handling marks on the wood. The untouched original factory case is very good plus with frayed edges and absent straps.
Estimate: 8,500 - 15,000
Of the 977 Smith & Wesson 320 Revolving Rifles manufactured, only 514 were produced with an 18 inch barrel.
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LOT 1125 Smith & Wesson Number 3 American 2nd Model Single Action Revolver - Serial no. 18952, 44 S&W American cal., 8 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. The American model was introduced 3 years before the Colt Single Action
Army revolver and is probably, more than any other model, associated with the historic American West. As S&W expert
Roy Double pointed out over fifty years ago, “This was a work gun; a big, heavy-caliber holster gun worn openly and ready to hand; a timely gun indigenous to America on the move and a part of America’s greatest adventures.” Difficult to obtain in any condition, this American Model revolver is indeed a rare and desirable firearm in above average condition. Matching assembly numbers appear on the grip frame, cylinder, barrel, and barrel latch. The right grip panel is numbered to the gun. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 50% original blue with a smooth brown patina on the balance and some dings on the top strap. The trigger guard has faded to a gray. The hammer retains traces of original case colors. The period refinished grips are very good with a slight chip at the toe (right panel), dings, and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000