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Guns International #: 101696674
Seller's Inventory #: 20211
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Guns International #: 101696674
Category - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Model 3
- .44 Russian Revolvers
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Seller: alexminfla
Member Since: 7/18/21
First Name: Alex
Last Name: Mackintosh
State:
Florida
Zip: 33776
Country: United States
Phone:
(727) 877-9790
Active Listings: 0
Total Listings: 1
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Cashiers Check/Bank Draft
PAIR Smith & Wesson - New Model 3 - .44s
** IN MY FAMILY SINCE MANUFACTURED ABOUT 140 YEARS AGO **
Description: A pair of S & W .44 New Model 3s For Sale, manufactured in late 1800s, perfect condition. Given the guns were originally shipped to my family in England and later to Canada, they have never been fired and in the same family since manufactured. Preference is to sell the guns as a pair however they could be sold individually. Note: ALL parts of both guns have matching numbers. Attached are scanned letters from Roy G. Jinks for each gun regarding their history and also attached are photos. The following is a detailed description of the guns with comments based on information found in the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson Guns: Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson Guns – References to S&W .44 Model 3s The following references are from the 3rd edition of the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson Guns and as such, describe details associated with the pair of S&W .44 Russian Model 3s for sale. The text convention is: a) Page Reference with bold heading b) Italics for quoted text c) Comment on findings 1) Page(s) 121 First Model Russian or ‘Old, Old Model Russian or Model No. 3 Russian 1st Model’ Commercial guns numbered with the American models in serial number range 6000 - 32800 were manufactured c. 1871 – 1874. Russian contract guns serial number 1 – 20000. Given the serial numbers of 33337 and 33810, these are not Old, Old Model Russian or Model No. 3 Russian 1st Model 2) Page(s) 122 Second Model Russian or ‘Old Model Russian or Model No. 3 Russian 2nd Model’ Commercial guns were continued in the American serial number range, c. 32800 - 39000. Given the serial numbers of the guns for sale in this ad are 33337 and 33810 respectively, these could be Old Model Russian or Model No. 3 Russian 2nd Model given the serial numbers listed in the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. However the research letter from Smith and Wesson, dated December 10, 1993 states that the guns are ‘New Model No. 3s’ indicating they are not ‘Russians’ at all. 3) Page(s) 123 Third Model Russian or ‘New Model Russian or Model No. 3 Russian 3rd Model’ Caliber: .44 S&W Russian or .44 Rimfire Henry. Single action revolver built on a top-break frame with 6-shot fluted cylinder, 6-1/2” barrel length, walnut grips, blue or nickel finish. Changes from the Second Model include shorter extractor housing than its predecessor and integral front sight forged as part of barrel rather than a pinned-on separate blade. Commercial guns are usually in a continuation of the American and Russian model serial number range 39000 - 53500. Standard Commercial Production 13,500 manufactured in .44 S&W Russian c.1874 – 1878. The sight on the barrel of S & W 33337 and 33810 are pinned and not forged as part of the barrel therefore they are not New Model Russian or Model No. 3 Russian 3rd Model either. 4) Page(s) 138-145 New Model Three Standard configuration is .44 Russian caliber, 6-1/2” barrel, fixed sights, wood or hard rubber grips, nickel or blue finish. Barrel lengths from 3-1/2” to 8”, target sights, fancy grips, fancy finish, detachable shoulder stock, engraving, and chambering for other cartridges were available on special order. It spawned related models, based on the same configuration and frame, including the New Model Number 3 Target Model in .32-44 and .38-44 caliber, the New Model Number 3 Frontier in .44-40, the New Model Number 3 in .38 Winchester, the Turkish Model in .44 Rimfire, and the .320 cal. Revolving Rifle. In 1878, the S&W New Model Number 3 followed hard on the heels of its popular Model 3 predecessors, the American, Russian, and Schofield models. Its improved handling characteristics and mechanical improvements made it an instant success, and arguably the finest single action revolver design of the 19th century. It dominated target competition in the late 1800s, and was purchased for military or police usage by the U.S., Japan, Turkey, Australia, Argentina, and Spanish colonial Cuba. Guns went to England, France, Germany, Italy, China, Switzerland, and elsewhere. See photo on Page 143 for the following variations. New Model Number Three variation features (33337 and 33810 in bold): a. Early long ejector housing with toothed gear extractor (top) vs. later short ejector housing and fingered extractor. b. Optional adjustable rear and bead on blade front target sights, top, usual configuration. Bottom shows unusual configuration special order target sights, including Bisley style rear. c. Rimfire (rare, left) vs. centerfire (standard) firing pin configurations. d. Henry Nettleton U.S. inspector marking found on rare Maryland militia martial variation. N/A e. Japanese military purchase markings (not present on a majority of Japanese purchase guns), left Japanese Navy anchor with wavy lines, center Japanese Navy plain anchor, right rare Japanese “Artillery” marking. N/A Caliber markings, introduced late in production. .44 S&W designates standard Russian chambering. .44 Winchester marking as found on some Frontier Models. .38-44 (also found as .32-44) from Target Model. Target sights will bring 10% premium, slightly more for unusual configurations. Most common type consisted of a screw adjustable blade mounted on the rear latch, with a pinned somewhat rectangular front sight topped with a long bead. The New Model Number 3 was the first revolver offered by S&W with factory target sights. Although not cataloged until 1887, they were available as early as the late 1870s. From Page 146: Gun serial number shipping information…. • All of 32668 - 33197, shipped to Takata Sept/1/1898. Per Smith and Wesson letter from Roy Jinks Smith and Wesson historian, December 10, 1993, guns 33337 and 33810 were shipped to Osbourne and Company (Solicitors) Birmingham, May 1, 1900 and April 29, 1902 respectively. (see also letters from Roy G. Jinks) • Many of 33501 - 33642, shipped to Takata May/16/1904. Conclusion: Guns 33337 and 33819 are New Model Threes in ‘As-New’ condition. The guns have no wear points as usually found. No brass particles in and around the cylinder(s), have been detected. Screw condition on both guns indicate that the guns have never been disassembled, this is very rare as well as no wear on the grips and rifling on both guns is very crisp. SOLD Antique: Yes Handgun Caliber: .44 S&W Russian, .44 Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Pair Model: New Model 3 Serial Number: 33337/33810 Bore: Mint Chambers: Mint Ejectors: Mint Condition: Mint Metal Condition: Mint Wood Condition: Mint Bore Condition: Mint Barrels: Mint Action: Single Triggers: Single Mint Stock: N/A Stock Dimensions: N/A Stock Drop: N/A Stock Comb: N/A Stock Heel: N/A Finish: Blue Sights: Pinned Front/Adj. Rear Manufacture Date: 1885/1890 est. Engraving: S&W Crest Case: Wood (2 Guns) |
Guns International #: 101696674
Seller's Inventory #: 20211
Guns International #: 101696674
Seller's Inventory #: 20211