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LOT 3144
San Francisco Police Issued
U.S. Smith & Wesson Second
Model Schofield Single Action
Revolver - Serial no. 3726, 45 S&W Schofield
cal., 7 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured for the U.S. military and later issued
to the San Francisco Police Department by Benicia Arsenal. Approximately 300 Schofield models were issued to the San Francisco Committee of Safety during the labor riots and civil unrest of 1877-78 caused by the
great railroad strikes that sprung up in many large cities across the United States. Records do
exist for these 300 revolvers being issued; however, no records exist of them being returned and
it is popular belief that once the riots were put down all the revolvers were obtained by the California militia. This example is stamped with the rack number “319” behind the hammer. The butt is
stamped “US,” U.S. Ordnance sub-inspector stamps “W” and “P” are on the rear of the
cylinder and underside of the barrel lug. Matching serial numbers on the butt,
right grip panel, and cylinder.
CONDITION: Very good plus, retaining 20% original blue finish with a smooth brown-
gray patina on the balance. Patterns of original case colors remain on the hammer
and trigger guard. The grips are good, absent cartouche with some high edge wear
and minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
LOT 3145
Smith &
Wesson No.
3 Russian 3rd Model
Revolver - Serial no. 43920, 44 S&W Russian
cal., 6 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, antique ivory 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 the Schuyler Hartley
Graham distributor diamond “SH” marking and a lanyard ring. Matching
assembly number “4917” appears on the grip frame, cylinder,
barrel, and barrel latch.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 70% untouched original nickel plating with some pitting.
The shrunken grips are very good with an attractive aged mellow appearance and typical age lines. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,500
LOT 3146
Desirable and Excellent Smith
& Wesson New Model No. 3
Revolver Shoulder Stock with
Box - Offered here is a S&W
walnut stock extension designed
for use with a S&W New Model
No. 3 revolver. It has nickel plated
attaching hardware and a checkered S&W hard rubber buttplate. Includes a correct and proper S&W box. CONDITION: Excellent, with the attaching hardware retaining 98% plus original nickel plating and limited handling marks. The box is exceptionally fine. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3147
Russian Military Contract Smith & Wesson
No. 3 Russian 2nd Model Single Action Revolver
- Serial no. 21422, 44 S&W Russian cal., 7 inch solid
rib bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips. Smith & Wesson manufactured
70,000 of these revolvers for the Russian government. The barrel rib
has the S&W Cyrillic marking. The back strap has been altered during
its service life to accept a shoulder stock (not included). Matching serial numbers
appear on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder, barrel, and barrel latch.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 40% period replated nickel finish with smooth
gray patina of a well traveled sidearm on the balance. The grips are very good with numerous scattered minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3148
Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target
Single Action Revolver - Serial no. 2104, 32-44SW
cal., 6 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, hard
rubber grips. The New Model No. 3 Target Model dominated target
competitions in the late 1800s, and are found in the serial number
range below 4,333. Of the 4,333 target variations manufactured, only
approximately 2,900 were chambered in .32-44 caliber. The revolver has target sights, the two-
line address/patent dates marking on top of the barrel rib, and matching serial numbers on the
butt, cylinder, barrel, and barrel latch.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 90% plus original nickel plating with scattered flaking. The
trigger guard retains patterns of original case colors. 80% plus original case colors remain on the
hammer. The grips are also very fine with some discoloration and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3149
Smith & Wesson No. 3
Russian 2nd Model Single
Action Revolver - Serial no. 33100, 44
S&W Russian cal., 7 inch solid rib bbl.,
nickel finish, walnut grips. Manufactured
from 1873-78. The single line barrel rib marking ends with “-AUG. 13, 69. RUSSIAN MODEL.” The front
blade sight is pinned. The Schuyler Hartley Graham
distributor diamond “SH” marking is stamped on the butt, which also has a lanyard ring. The right grip panel is numbered to the gun. Matching assembly number “211” appears on the grip
rame, cylinder, barrel, and barrel latch.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 70% plus original nickel plating. The grips are very good with a chip near the top (right panel), high edge wear, and minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
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