GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
EXTREMELY FINE SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER, SN 581. SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 581 32 Cal. 32. This Smith & Wesson No. 3 is in near new condition with 6-1/2" bbl, checkered hard rubber grips with S&W monogram. Top flat of bbl rib has Smith & Wesson address and patent dates ranging from 1865-1871 in 2 lines. This is a low SN being made early in production. Over 35,000 new Model 3''s were made between 1878 and 1912. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall. Gun retains about 98% of its orig bright blue finish overall, with areas of reduction on high points of cylinder, muzzle edge, back edge of frame project above grip and grip straps. Grips are sound, solid and well fit. Hammer and trigger guard retain muted case color with balance a silver/grey Mechanically, gun functions with crisp shiny bore. 49059-130 JS (4,000-6,000)