Guns International #: 102601246
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Guns International #: 102601246
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Seller: J Dre
Member Since: 4/11/08
First Name: JAY
State:
Tennessee
Zip: 37343
Country: United States
Phone:
(916) 878-1966
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Smith & Wesson Model 3 Second Model American Single Action .44 Henry Rimfire Caliber Revolver with Pearl Grips and Factory Letter
Description: DOWN 3/8/24 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Manufactered from 1872 to 1874. Approximately 3,014 of these revolvers were chambered for .44 Henry caliber. The included Factory Letter confirms the caliber, barrel length and finish with walnut grips at time of shipment. The revolver was shipped on October 30, 1873 to Wexel & DeGress. Although the address was not given, Wexel & DeGress had offices in New York City and Mexico City and many of these rimfires were shipped to Mexico and South America. The revolver has the one line address and patent dates marking on top of the barrel rib. Pinned blade front sight and notch rear sight on the barrel latch. The serial number, 25863 is stamped on the butt with the assembly number "V475" stamped on the barrel latch, barrel and rear face of the cylinder. The revolver is fitted with two piece pearl grips. This revolver is in very fine condition, and retains 70% original nickel finish with the balance a smooth even gray patina (mostly on the cylinder). The lanyard swivel on the butt has been removed with a screw filling the hole. The hammer shows faint but distinct case color pattern with the balance now a mottled dark patina. The checkering on the ejector house assembly appears to be done by hand. The Pearl grips are good with a few missing minor chips and some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. A rare variation of the Second Model American often missing in even the most advanced Smith & Wesson collections beacause so many were shipped abroad. The likelihood of them coming back from "South of the Border" is slim and because of the hard use they were exposed to. Collectors would find this example hard to improve upon. Feel free to ask questions. SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 102601246
Guns International #: 102601246