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LOT 1090
Exceptional Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3
Target Revolver in Extremely Rare .38 Long Colt - Serial no. 2866, 38 Long Colt cal., 6 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips. Introduced in 1887, the New Model 3 dominated target competitions in the late 1800s. This is a high condition example chambered for one of the rarest calibers in the New Model line, .38 Long
Colt, and would be a worthy addition to the most advanced collection. The revolver has the one-line barrel rib address, short cylinder, target sights, S&W medallion checkered grips of nicely figured walnut, and matching serial numbers on the butt, cylinder, barrel latch and barrel. As stated it is chambered in .38 Long Colt, which is among the rarest special
order calibers for the New Model No. 3. Although exact production numbers remain unknown, special order calibers were
manufactured on a limited basis only, and are some of the most desirable and sought after S&Ws today. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% plus original nickel finish showing extensive scuffs overall, a few lifted pits on the back strap and minor handling marks. 97% plus original case colors remain on the hammer. The replacement grips are also excellent with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. This New Model No. 3 Target Revolver in extremely rare .38 Long Colt would be difficult to improve upon! Provenance: Dr. Gerald Klaz collection; Property of a Gentleman. Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
LOT 1091
Exceptional Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action Frontier Revolver with Very Scarce Original Box and Factory
Letter - Serial no. 11203, 44-40 WCF cal., 4 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish,
hard rubber grips. The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped on October 26, 1900 (all frames manufactured prior to 1899, making this model antique) to Hall-Collins Hardware Co. (Columbus, Ohio) with a 4 inch barrel, blue finish, and checkered black hard rubber grips. With the revolver is the original S&W box numbered to the gun. As S&W historian Roy Jinks stated in the factory letter, “This is a great
collector’s item with the original box.” The retail price for this model when it was shipped was $13.75. The barrel rib has the two- line S&W address/patent dates marking. Matching serial numbers appear on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder, barrel latch, and barrel. The brown factory box features the green Frontier label listing blue finish and 4 inch barrel. These factory boxes are rarely
encountered. The interior of the box lid has the directions label, and the box contains a bore brush. CONDITION: Extremely fine, retaining 85% bright original high polish blue finish with the grip straps mostly a smooth brown patina and some light spotting on the barrel. 97% original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. The grips are excellent with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is very fine with most of the end labels remaining. A very attractive S&W .44 DA Frontier Revolver in blued finish with highly desirable original box that will be a perfect addition to any S&W collection. Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000