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LOT 3144
Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Single Action Revolver - Serial no. 344, 32-44 S&W 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, right grip panel, cylinder, barrel, and barrel latch.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% original nickel finish with a few minor handling marks and a
cylinder drag line. The grips are very fine with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A standout
example of a S&W New Model No. 3 Target .32-44 revolver.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3145
Outstanding Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Revolver Shoulder Stock
with Box - Manufactured in limited quantities in the late 1800s, this is a very
desirable shoulder stock for the Smith & Wesson No. 3 revolver. The mounting iron
is nickel plated and it is fitted with a checkered hard rubber buttplate with the
“S&W” monogram at the center. Includes the correct factory box.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 99% plus of the original nickel finish on the
mounting iron with some scattered light scratches and speckled storage grease residue. The wood is excellent with a few
scattered light handling marks. The box is very fine with a separated lid corner and otherwise light wear. A fantastic example of a
must-have accessory for the Smith & Wesson No. 3 revolver!
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3143
Excellent Nickel Finished Smith & Wesson Model 320 Revolving Rifle with Shoulder Stock - Serial
no. 747, 320 S&W Rifle cal., 18 inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured from 1879 to 1887, the
Model 320 revolving rifle is one of the rarest Smith & Wesson firearms produced with a total production of 977. The
Model 320 was manufactured using the frame, cylinder, and basic action of the New Model No. 3 revolver with some minor
differences in the hammer and trigger, with the barrel being made of two pieces. A slot is cut into the butt and a hole drilled in the back strap
to accommodate the shoulder stock. These firearms were serial numbered from 1 to 977 and out of the 977 manufactured, 514 had the 18
inch barrel. This example was also nickel plated which was even rarer than the barrel length with around 85-90 of the 977 featuring this finish
instead of the standard blue. It will factory letter as shipped on May 10, 1892, and delivered to Hartley & Graham of New York City, the type of finish
was not noted in the shipping record. The 18 inch barrel features a blade front sight, two leaf “V” notch rear sight, and two-line address/patent dates legend. Matching serial numbers appear on the butt,
cylinder, barrel latch, and barrel. The barrel is fitted with a checkered hard rubber red mottled forearm with the S&W monogram on the underside. The grips are matching with S&W monograms in a circle at the
tops. The New Model No. 3 tang-style stock is smooth walnut with nickel finished attaching iron and a checkered black hard rubber buttplate with S&W monogram. It is not tapped for a tang sight.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% plus of the untouched original nickel finish with some scattered very light flaking. Traces of original case colors remain on the trigger guard. Hammer retains 90% original case colors.
The forearm and grips are excellent with a few handling marks and overall crisp checkering. The stock is excellent, retaining 98% plus of the original nickel finish, a filled chip on the buttplate toe, and a few handling marks.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 8,500 - 13,000
Collector’s Fact
Of the 977 Smith & Wesson
Model 320 Revolving Rifles
manufactured, only 514 were
produced with an 18 inch barrel.
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