GUN FALL 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
VERY RARE CASED SMITH & WESSON REVOLVING CARBINE.SMITH & WESSONNEW MODEL831320Cal. 320. Beginning in 1878, New Model #3 was the epitome of S & W large frame revolver design. The 320 revolving carbine was one of several related models based on this action and reached a total production of 977. Top break single action design with six shot fluted cylinder. 18" round bbl with full length rib having case colored blade front side with rotating leaf rear sight. Full nickel finish, possibly as few as 76 carbines were nickel finished. forearm and two piece pistol grips are of red and black checkered hard rubber with "S&W" emblems. Accompanied by orig detachable walnut shoulder stock with nickel plated frame and checkered hard rubber "S&W" marked buttplate. Revolver is housed in a brown leatherette covered takedown case with brass corners and fitted interior. CONDITION: Overall fine. Bbl and action retain 97% nickel finish with freckling and small spots of peeling. Hard rubber forearm and grip show moderate wear. Bore generally good with rifling showing small, dark spots. Walnut shoulder stock shows scattered small scratches and handling marks. Smooth crisp action. Case has exterior wear including tattered and torn edges. Repaired straps and one detached brass corner. Case interior shows heavy wear with torn dividers and damage from contact with revolver hammer. 50639-1 DS (5,000-10,000)