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LOT 1145
U.S. Smith &
Wesson First Model
Schofield Single Action
Revolver - Serial no. 2756, 45
S&W Schofield cal., 7 inch solid rib bbl.,
blue finish, walnut grips. This revolver
is one of 3,000 First Model Schofields purchased by the U.S.
Government. They were used by the U.S. Army for only a few years before being sold as surplus
on the civilian market and used in the West by Wells Fargo Express agents and many others. This
example remains in its original military configuration. The U.S. military markings include “US”
stamped on the butt, “L” and “P” stamped on the barrel, and “L” on the frame. Grips lack a visible
cartouche. Matching serial numbers appear on the butt, right grip panel, and cylinder.
CONDITION: Very good, retaining 30% plus original blue finish with a mix of smooth brown and gray patinas on the balance and some scattered pitting which has been cold blued on the rear right side of frame. The grips are also very good with some chipping along the worn high edge, an indentation on the left panel, and scattered handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
LOT 1146
Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action
Revolver - Serial no. 22234, 44 S&W Russian cal., 6
1/2 inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, hard rubber grips.
Introduced in 1878. The revolver has the two-line S&W address/ patent dates barrel rib marking, S&W monogram embossed checkered hard rubber grips, and matching serial numbers on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder, barrel, and barrel latch.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 80% original nickel plating. 40% plus original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger guard. The faded grips are fine with overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1147
Smith & Wesson Russian 2nd
Model Single Action Revolver - Serial
no. 34887, 44 S&W Russian cal., 7 inch solid
rib bbl., nickel finish, antique ivory grips. Manufactured from 1873 to 1878. The barrel rib has the one-line address/patent dates legend ending in
“RUSSIAN MODEL.” The butt has the Schuyler Hartley Graham distributor “SH” in a
diamond marking along with a lanyard ring hole. Matching assembly numbers appear on the grip
frame, cylinder, barrel, and barrel latch.
CONDITION: Fine, having the appearance of spending time in a challenging environment with 70%
plus original nickel plating remaining. The shrunken grips are very good showing a very attractive mellow aged appearance and some typical age lines on the bottom. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1148
Smith & Wesson Russian 2nd Model Single
Action Revolver - Serial no. 35021, 44 S&W Russian cal., 7
inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips. Manufactured
from 1873 to 1878. The barrel rib has the one-line address/patent dates
legend ending in “RUSSIAN MODEL.” The butt has the Schuyler Hartley
Graham distributor “SH” in a diamond marking along with a plugged
lanyard ring hole. The right grip panel is numbered to the gun. Matching assembly
number “124” appears on the grip frame, cylinder, barrel, and barrel latch.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 70% original nickel plating with a series of numerous
dings on the right side of the barrel. The undersize grips are very good with a short crack near the top (left panel) and minor handling marks. Mechanically needs work as cylinder does not always rotate when action is cycled.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1149
Smith & Wesson No. 3
Russian 3rd Model
Revolver - Serial no. 45570, 44
S&W Russian cal., 6 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips. Manufactured from
1874 to 1878. Barrel rib legend ends with “RUSSIAN MODEL.” The two-line
re-issue patent date is marked on the topstrap just ahead of the large screw. The
butt has a lanyard ring and a five-pointed star (star-stamped Russian). Right grip
panel numbered to a different gun. Matching assembly number “6496” on the grip frame, cylinder, barrel, and barrel latch.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 60% plus factory refurbished nickel plating with some pitting. Traces of original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger guard. The very good re-oiled grips have been modified during the revolver’s service life to fit the needs of the owner. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1150
Smith &
Wesson
New Model
No. 3 Single Action Revolver - Serial no. 34915,
44 S&W Russian cal., 6 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish,
walnut grips. In 1878 S&W introduced the New Model
No. 3, and it was an instant success. Its design drew on
handling and mechanical improvements from its popular predecessors,
the American, Russian and Schofield models, and spawned a series of
wide ranging variations, including a target model that dominated target
competition in the late 19th century. This example has a barrel marked “44 S&W CTG” on the left side. This model rarely had caliber markings. The cylinder is non-matching (34686). The barrel and barrel latch are numbered to the gun.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 40% plus original blue finish with a smooth brown-gray patina on the
balance. Traces of original case colors remain on the trigger guard. The hammer retains 40% original case colors.
The grips are also fine with some minor handling marks and some softened checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750 113