Fine and Important Gustave Young Factory Exhibition Engraved Two-Tone Smith & Wesson Model No. 3 American 2nd Model Revolver w/ Carved Ivory Grips
Description:
Sometimes I start out my descriptions without talking about the gun, but only do I do that when it’s something of absolute beauty, importance, or rarity, this particular revolver happens to cover all those and checks plenty more boxes as well. This is an absolute Top quality investment firearm that deserves to be a collection defining piece or a pinpoint to a Smith & Wesson museum exhibit. This gun is truly worthy to be in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This Smith & Wesson bears the serial number 7530, if your a big Smith & Wesson collector, that number may sound familiar to you, with that being said, this is a highly important serial number range. From serial number 7500 through around 7535, these are known to be Exhibition guns. Those guns were produced for some major Exhibitions including Vienna, Moscow, and also most importantly Philadelphia. Within this immediate serial number range, 7500-7535, is a very important grouping that headlined S&W's factory exhibit at three separate international exhibitions: the 1872 Moscow Polytechnic Exhibition, Vienna International Exposition of 1873, and the grand Philadelphia Centennial in 1876. The revolver’s mates, serial number 7532 and 7533, are written about at length in "Artistry in Arms: The Guns of Smith & Wesson" by Jinks on pages 66 and 67. Those guns in that serial number range traveled the world and were seen by millions of individuals. Without further-ado, I am absolutely thrilled to present one of those stunning firearms. This Smith & Wesson #3 American was absolutely one of those guns to tour the world and be exhibited in the Smith & Wessons booth. This gun was engraved by the Master, Gustave Young. This gun features a two tone, nickel frame and blued barrel. The original ivory grips are impeccable with carved motifs. Each of the grips features a relief carved patriotic eagle motif near the bottom. In addition, the right grip panel features an additional patriotic eagle motif based on the Great Seal of the United States, and the left panel features a motif based on the Seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Smith & Wesson's home state. The frame exhibits 98% original nickel finish, while the barrel shows around 50% original blue starting to drift a bit. Mechanically the action functions excellent. This Smith & Wesson comes with a factory letter, interestingly and oddly enough Mr. Jinks does not state that this revolver was an exhibition gun like the serial number before it, and after it. Again, this is without a doubt one of those Exhibitions guns. One interesting fact to note is that the factory letter states this gun shows no shipping destination, because this revolver would not of been sold, that is not unheard of for these Exhibition revolvers and helps counter Mr. Jinks unwillingness to state this is one of those revolvers. With the fact of how special this gun truly is, the serial number range, and the fact that there is no shipping destination, that should help ease anyones concern if someone had any. All notable experts besides Mr. Jinks know and will admit without a doubt this is one of those exhibition guns that toured the world. There are only a few comparable’s for this gun out there, All of which have brought well into the six figures, the closest I know of is a two tone gold plated frame and blue barrel which did an astonishing $172,500. That gun was serial number 7532. 2 numbers away. Please, if you have any questions or concerns feel free to reach out to me through a phone call or email anytime. Don’t miss an opportunity to own a extremely important and truly a collection defining piece. More photos available upon request, photos do not do this beautiful revolver justice. Serious offers considered. Thank you.
Asking: $37,500.00
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Antique: Yes