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RARE ANTIQUE 2ND MODEL No. 3 S&W RUSSIAN REVOLVER from COLLECTING TEXAS – FORMERLY of the SUPICA COLLECTION – MADE 1874
Guns International #: 102786785 Seller's Inventory #: SW310
Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Model 3 - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: Collecting Texas
Company: Collecting Texas
Member Since: 11/21/09
First Name: Harold
Last Name: Wieser
State: Texas
Zip: 76570
Country: United States
Phone: (254) 541-5765
Fax: (254) 583-2351
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 62
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days ***** ONLY IF MISREPRESENTED ***** DISCUSS OUR RETURN POLICIES *****
Payment Types Accepted: Certified Funds
Description:
Stunning Smith & Wesson New York Engraved & Gold Plated 2nd Model Russian Revolver; Serial No. 32906; 7” Barrel; 44 S&W Caliber; Formerly on Loan to the NRA Museum (2013); It is Known that Schuyler, Hartley & Graham Purchased S&W Russian Models in the SN# Range of 32800-39000. This One, Like the Others, is Retailer Marked “SH” in Diamond on Butt of Revolver; Schuyler, Hartley and Graham is Considered by Many to be the Largest Gun Wholesaler of the Mid 1800’s; It was common practice for the retailer to purchase firearms from Colt, S&W & others to be later Upgraded Outside the Factory with non-Factory Grips, Finish, and/or Engraving; This Beautiful 2nd Model Russian Appears to be one of those “New York Engraved” Guns Commissioned at the Nimschke Shop; While Many Engravers, Master & Journeyman alike, Engraved at the Shop Under Nimschke Himself, the Level of Quality in this Revolver is Profusely Engraved with Masterfully Executed Foliate Scroll with Meticulous Punch Dots Backgrounds; Scrollwork is Bordered by Intricate Straight Line & Wavy Borders alike; Frame Area Below Cylinders Bears a Stylized Arrow Motif at Either Side; Right Side of Frame Bears a Majestic Soaring Eagle, Similar to Other Known Nimschke Works; Front 2/3 of Barrel Engraved in a Checkerboard Pattern at Sides; Revolver Plated in a Full Coverage of Gold Finish; Two Piece Smooth Walnut Grips, Right Panel Numbered to Gun; Assembly Number “35” Found on Cylinder, Grip and Frame; Very Good Overall Condition; Metal Retains 85-90% Gold Plated Finish with scattered areas of flaking and light pitting; Grips Show Little Wear with scattered light handling marks; Formerly of the Supica Collection – “Standard Catalogs of Smith & Wesson 4th Edition”; See All Photos for Condition; No Texts; Call (254)541-5765 or Email Only; PERSONAL PROPERTY of Harold Wieser; NOTICE: We Do Not Do Any Consignments - All Items Listed are Owned by Us - NO SALES to New Jersey or New York City - Antiques Only to Massachusetts and California; Price: $24,975 + $45 S&H Via USPS PRIORITY MAIL; Payment Address: Harold Wieser - 1466 U.S. Hwy 77 - Rosebud, TX 76570; SEND PAYMENTS VIA USPS PRIORITY MAIL; BEWARE of SCAMS!!! – DO NOT SEND MONEY or CORRESPONDENTS ELECTRONICALLY UNLESS YOU HAVE SPOKEN to HAROLD WIESER FIRST! 254-541-5765
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: No. 3 - 2nd Model Russian
Serial Number: 32906