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LOT 1095
Desirable U.S. Smith & Wesson First
Model Schofield Revolver - Serial no. 2996, 45 S&W cal., 7 inch solid
rib bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. This is a fine original example of a First Model Schofield Single Action revolver. A total of 3,035 of these were manufactured in 1875 with seven inch barrels, walnut grips and blue finish as standard. The distinctive features of this revolver are the barrel catch attached to the frame rather than the top strap, the gracefully shaped frame and shorter
ejector housing. The U.S. Ordnance Department ordered almost the entire production. Many were issued to the 4th Cavalry and the black troops of the 9th and 10th U.S. Cavalry, the “Buffalo Soldiers” of the Indian Wars. Some notorious outlaws and lawmen of the Old West were known to have carried a Schofield as well. The left side of the
ejector housing is marked with the two line address/patent dates and “+SCHOFIELD’S PAT APR 22D 1873+” on the right side. The toe of the back strap is marked “US”. The matching serial number is marked on the butt, rear cylinder
face, with the letter “L” below it, and on the inside of the right grip panel. The letter “L” also appears on the frame under the cylinder and the bottom of the ejector housing flat is marked “L”“P”. The top of the back strap is period stamped “237”. All blue finish with casehardened hammer and trigger guard, pinned blade front sight and fitted with smooth
walnut grips with a clear 4 letter boxed cartouche on the lower left grip panel.
CONDITION: Very fine. The revolver retains 70% original blue finish with scattered flaking, areas of smooth plum patina and a smooth brown patina on the cylinder. The hammer and trigger guard have a smooth gray patina with traces of original case colors in protected areas. There are a series of small dings on the lower front sides of the frame. The grips are fine with a few minor nicks and discoloration on the right toe. The markings remain crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Gateway Collection.
Estimate: 14,000 - 22,500
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with a smooth brown patina and extensive patches of dark surface oxidation on the balance. Traces of original case colors on the trigger guard, and 60% original case colors remain on the hammer. The grips are very good with minor-moderate handling marks and blemishes
in the checkering. Mechanically fine. Turkish contract S&W New Model No. 3 revolvers are difficult to find in any cond This example is in well above average condition and will b welcomed addition to any S&W collection.
Estimate: 7,000 - 10,000
LOT 1096
Very Scarce Turkish Contract Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 .44 Rimfire Single Action Revolver - Serial no. 2670, 44 Henry RF cal., 6 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. This
scarce Smith & Wesson was produced on order for the Ottoman Empire, the Turkish Contract New Model No. 3 was chambered for the .44 Henry Rimfire, a cartridge that was already on the decline on the
domestic market but still in demand overseas. Springfield Armory provided the Ottoman government the services of one of their inspectors, A. F. Cameron, to serve as their representative and chief inspector for the contract run. His
initials are marked on the top of the left grip panel on this revolver. The inspection mark “P” is visible on the rear face of the cylinder and the frame beneath the cylinder. The barrel
latch is unnumbered. Matching serial numbers on the butt, right grip panel and cylinder. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 60% original blue finish
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