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Rare S&W New Model No.3 Target Revolver 8" Barrel Sanford Collection
Guns International #: 100614663 Seller's Inventory #: 29394
Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Antique - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Pre 45
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1393
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
Serial #31972, .44 Russian, 8” barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This is a handsome revolver that has matching numbers on the frame, cylinder, and barrel with the latch being one number off (“31971”). The metal has retained 95-97% of the original blue finish with mild silvering at the muzzle and trace silvering along the high and exposed edges. The cylinder has a commensurate amount of original blue remaining, but does have a moderate turn-ring at the rear as well. The hammer and trigger guard have bright original color case-hardening remaining with the balance faded to a bright pewter gray. The checkered walnut, diamond-center grips are in excellent shape with only some very minor surface scratches on and some mild flattening of the points. The revolver has a tight, solid lock-up and the mechanism is fully functional. This is a fabulous N.M. No. 3 Target in excellent condition overall. Included with the revolver is a 2005 dated S&W factory letter that lists a shipping date of March 13, 1900, to noted S&W retailer Philip Beakert Co. of San Francisco, CA. The gun is listed as having an “8 inch barrel, adjustable rear target sight, blue finish, and checkered walnut grips”. Also included is a copy of the sale listing for the revolver written by the late Harry W. Sanford's son. Mr. Sanford was the founder of Automag, AMT, and other enterprises, and this revolver resided in his collection for many years. This is a great chance to own a rare 8” barreled New Model No. 3 Target that was owned by a well known 20th century firearms designer. Antique
SOLD
Manufacturer: S&W
Model: No.3
Caliber Info: .44
Gauge Info: .44