GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
RARE SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 TARGET REVOLVER WITH CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS AND OPTIONAL CHECKERED TRIGGER AND SPUR TRIGGER GUARD.Smith & WessonNEW MODEL #3 TARGET61838-44C&RCal. .38-44. 6-1/2" bbl, blue and case colored finish. Checkered walnut grips. Special order spur trigger guard. SNs match on bbl, latch/sight, cyl and frame. Right grip has "27634" written on the inside in pencil. S&W patent marks on top of bbl rib. Adjustable target sights. Only 4333 of this model were manufactured between 1887 - 1910, they were SN'd in their own individual range. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90% bright blue finish with slight muzzle wear and some blue turning to brown patina on sides and bottom of bbl. Bbl address is clear and crisp. Sights retain 90% blue. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Cyl retains 50% bright blue with deep blue in the flutes. Cyl shows high point wear, some scuffing and a drag mark. Chambers are good. Frame retains 90% blue finish with high point wear and some scratches overall. Trigger guard retains 80% case color with vivid color in protected areas. Hammer retains 20% case color with some vivid color on right side. Grips are fine with sharp checkering and very few handling marks. Action needs adjustment. An opportunity to purchase a rare Smith & Wesson New Model #3 Target with a spur trigger guard. 49576-2 TEP (2,500-4,000)