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Fantastic S&W Model 3 American Transitional Revolver with Period Belt and Holster
Guns International #: 102482810 Seller's Inventory #: 46771
Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Antique - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Model 3
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: 1386
Total Number of Listings: 25228
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 #7490, .44 S&W American, 8" barrel with a fine, bright bore that has some traces of mild freckling within the grooves. This is a handsome revolver that has both 1st Model and 2nd Model features (1st Model frame with 2nd Model latch and hammer). There are matching numbers on the frame, barrel, cylinder, and latch, with the metal retaining 70-75% of the original bright blue finish remaining, and pale gray on the balance. Some muted color case-hardening remains on the sides of the 2nd type notched hammer, and on the trigger guard. The revolver was once fit with a lanyard swivel on the butt, but now has only a filler screw on the strap. The genuine ivory grips have a wonderful brown age patina, with some minor age cracks at the butt and on the right side panel. They have shrunk slightly, but still fit snugly within the grip frame. The lock-up is still tight, with no lateral play in the barrel. The revolver comes with an exceptionally well-made and attractive period gun rig that consists of a dark brown leather waist belt with integral cartridge loops and a japanned brass buckle. The revolver is housed in a matching brown leather Mexican loop style holster with scalloped edges, four loops, and a military-style closure strap with brass stud. The belt and holster are expertly made, and exhibit minor flaking and crazing throughout, heaviest on the cartridge loops of the belt. A 2018-dated Smith & Wesson factory letter also accompanies the revolver and lists a sale date of February 21, 1872, to M.W. Robinson Co. of New York City. This is a stunning gun and rig, in excellent condition, and would make a splendid addition to any collection. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes