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NEW MODEL No. 3 WITH RARE BARREL LENGTH, BLUE FINISH, .44 RUSSIAN CALIBER, #29XXX (ANTIQUE)
Guns International #: 101832733 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Model 3 - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman
Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State: Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 48
Total Number of Listings: 3300
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
NEW MODEL No. 3 WITH RARE BARREL LENGTH, BLUE FINISH, .44 RUSSIAN CALIBER, #29XXX (ANTIQUE). The standard barrel for this model was 6 1/2" and this example has the scarce 5" length. According to the best, and now classic, book on S&W THE STANDARD CATALOG OF SMITH & WESSON, 4TH EDITION, this length should command a 25% premium value over the standard length barrel. Typically, blue finish is also more desirable than nickel finish. This example shows honest use and the blue finish is thin and mixing gray/brown overall with brighter blue in the protected areas. Markings are fine and there is a light stamping on the top strap "L C B" which may be simply someone's initials or could be from a bank or institution- like Lake City Bank etc. Tight action, original half moon front sight. Bore is fine with good rifling all the way through and some scattered light roughness that may brush out better. Grips show normal wear with a chip and repaired crack at the bottom of the right panel. Matching numbers on the barrel, cylinder, frame and latch. One of the most attractive and well made of the single action revolvers of the late 1800s. Very rare barrel length on a New Model No. 3.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .44 S&W Russian
Manufacturer: SMITH & WESSON
Model: NEW MODEL No. 3
Serial Number: 29XXX
Barrel Length: 5
Condition: FINE