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LOT 3086
Very Fine Smith & Wesson
New Model No. 3 Target Single Action Revolver with
Case - Serial no. 4158, 38-44 cal., 6 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. The New Model 3 dominated
target competitions in the late 1800s, and are found in the New
Model No. 3 serial number
range below 4,333. Of the 4,333 target variations manufactured, only 1,413 were chambered in .38-
44 caliber. The revolver is fitted with a Lyman beaded
blade front sight, adjustable “U” notch rear sight and
checkered walnut grips. The
right grip panel is numbered to a different gun. Matching serial numbers are stamped on the butt, cylinder, barrel and barrel latch. The top of the barrel rib is stamped with the
one-line Springfield address, and the left side of the barrel is stamped “38-44 S&W CTG” at the breech. It has a blue finish overall with a casehardened hammer and trigger guard. This revolver is chambered in the original Smith & Wesson 38-44 Target (BP) cartridge. Comes with an oak case lined in suede and has room for an extra cylinder (not included).
CONDITION: Very fine. The revolver retains 85% original blue finish with
the balance between smooth gray and brown patinas. 40% original
case colors remain on the hammer and trigger guard. The grips are fine showing a few minor dings and scratches and a surface chip in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine
showing minor handling/storage marks and some high spot wear and discoloration on the lining.
Estimate: 10,000 - 18,000
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32222, 44 S&W Russian cal., 6 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, hard rubber grips. Introduced in 1881. The revolver is fitted with target sights, the original 1 7/16 inch cylinder, and checkered S&W monogram
embossed hard rubber grips. The barrel latch is unnumbered. The matching full serial number appears on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder and barrel. The included factory letter states the revolver was shipped
on March 18, 1896, to Hartley & Graham Co. of New York City with a 6 inch barrel, target sights, blue finish, and
checkered black hard rubber grips. This was a 20 gun shipment. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% bright original high polish
blue finish with a visible cylinder drag line, and a few scattered
small patches of surface oxidation on the balance. The hammer
and trigger also retain 95% original case colors. The grips are
also excellent with minimal handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. An attractive Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action First Model Target Revolver.
Provenance: The Supica Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 3087
Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action First Model Target Revolver with Factory Letter - Serial no.