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Smith & Wesson Model 3 Second Model American Single Action Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Hand Guns - Revolvers Start Price:1,100.00 USD Estimated At:2,250.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Smith & Wesson Model 3 Second Model American Single Action Revolver
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Smith & Wesson Model 3 Second Model American Single Action Revolver

Manufactured from 1872 to 1874 with a total production of about 20,735. One-line address and patent dates marking on top of the barrel rib. Pinned blade front sight and notch rear sight on the barrel latch. The serial number is stamped on the butt with the assembly number "944" stamped on the barrel latch and rear face of the cylinder, and "776" on the barrel. Nickel finish with casehardened hammer and trigger guard, and fitted with smooth walnut grips. The inside of the right panel is stamped with the matching serial number and has a crude "EP" carved into it, and the left panel has a crude "1899" scratched into it.

Manufacture: Smith & Wesson
Model: 3
BBL: 8 inch solid rib
Stock:
Gauge: 44 S&W
Finish: nickel
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 17602

Very good as assembled, see above with 90% original nickel remaining showing flaking on the muzzle, cylinder and top strap, some high edge wear, thinning on the edges of the grip straps, and some minor scattered flaking and wear. The finish is frosted, unpolished. There is some marring around the flattened lug pin on the left side of the barrel lug. The hammer is a mix of dark and gray patina. The trigger guard has a smooth brown patina. The grips have been freshened with a coat of varnish and remain very good with some lower edge wear, and some minor dents and dings. The barrel latch spring is absent and the ejector does not function properly. The markings are clear.