June 9-10, 2017 Premier Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/9/2017
Gun (A) was manufactured in Italy and was patterned after the Smith & Wesson large frame double action Navy Model. Top of barrel is stamped "REVOLVER MOD 1916 CAL 10-35". .38-40 cartridge chambers, but bullet is too long. Retains approximately 98% of the reapplied nickel finish. Indexes and locks up perfectly. Strong, clean bore. Excellent logo black composite grips with skull crusher and ring. Gun (B) is made in Belgium with "FN" stamped grips. It is a side-load six shot, double action. .44 Russian cartridge fits perfectly. Features blued finish, black composite logo grips with lanyard ring, and sash hook on trigger guard. Action not working. 50% blue, balance patina. Gun (C) is a Belgium copy Smith & Wesson top break New Model No. 3 Navy. Rib is stamped "FOR .44 WINCHESTER CARTRIDGE" and "BELGIUM". It is a six shot with diamond checkered walnut grips and lanyard ring. Chambers .44-40 cartridge. Gun is basically brown patina with flashes of blue. Grips are very good to excellent. Indexes perfectly. Strong bore with minor abrasion. All three of these revolvers date to the 19th century and are base on the Smith & Wesson pattern.
Barrel Length
5", 5 - 1/2", 6"
Caliber/Bore
.41 bore dia., .44, .45
Manufacturer
F. Tettoni, FN, Belgium
Serial Number
429, NSN, NSN