S&W American
Guns International #: 100526233 Seller's Inventory #: RJT# 3529
Category: Antique Revolvers - Cartridge - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Antique
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Seller: River Junction Trade Co.
Company: Box 275 McGregor, Ia. 52157
Member Since: 10/20/09
First Name: Jim
Last Name: Boeke
State: Iowa
Zip: 52157
Country: United States
Phone: (563) 880-4588
Phone2: (563) 880-4588
Fax: (563) 873-3647
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Number of Active Listings: 344
Total Number of Listings: 7843
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, M O, Personal check
About Us: RIVER JUNCTION TRADE Co. Deals in one-of-a-kind pieces that define WILD WEST AMERICANA. Our collection, includes Historic Antiques, Firearms, and 19th Century Dry Goods, Old West Clothing, Hats, Gun Leather and Custom Gun Grips. To review this item, Copy the Seller's FOUR DIGIT NUMBER from the top of this page CLICK THE BLUE LINK BELOW TO VISIT OUR SITE and paste the four digit number into the search box. This item can ship from our on hand stock or sometimes as in the case of some gun grips is made to your order. You can order online. WE DO NOT CHARGE ANY CREDIT CARD FEE. Order with a credit card or pay-pal on our site or mail check. Before you checkout you will see shipping cost and total. We answer questions. Call Jim 563-880-4588.
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Description:
This is the second model of the No.3 American Chambered for .44S&W American cartridge. Serial Number is 9733. All metal surfaces are a pleasing mix of smooth blue-brown patina. The surface is mostly smooth with some fine pitting only noticeable under magnified inspection. The 8 inch barrel address is sharp and clear and marked with the 1860, 1865, and 1869 patent dates.. The mechanics are crisp. The grips are very good with light handling marks and serial numbered to the gun. There is a lanyard ring in butt. Locks up tight. Most likely manufactured in 1871. Very good bright bore (about a 8 on a scale of ten; very strong rifling) and Very Good action with no wiggle in the hinge when latched. it should be noted that I do NOT see any inspector markings on the metal or “US” on the top-strap. it is possibility that this gun was intended for military sales but was surplus sold to the civilian market. This was the first big bore cartridge revolver made in the USA, It was favored by many famous and infamous gunman of the American West. Carry by such notables as Wyatt Earp (who used one at the "OK Corral"), Buffalo Bill Cody, John Wesley Hardin and several were carried at the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876. Action is in Very Good working order with proper indexing and good frame to barrel lock-up. Best of all, the barrel has never been cut off like so many we find today and is still its factory-original 8" length. A nice solid example of an early and historic S&W 2nd Model American.
Cash, postal money order, cashiers check, personal & business checks.
May order at riverjucntion on-line with credit card.
SOLD
Antique: Yes