GUN FALL 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 TARGET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER IN 32-44 GALLERY CALIBER.SMITH & WESSONNEW MODEL #3 TARGET2799732-44 GALLERYCal. 32-44 GALLERY. 6-1/2" bbl. Full blue finish. 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips with S&W medallion. Bbl shows correct 2-line Smith & Wesson address and patent mark on top. Frame has SN stamped on butt. SN is also marked on rear of bbl top strap, latch, and rear face of cyl. Grips were not removed because of loose escutcheon in right grip. Bbl has target sights which are correct for this model. Accompanying this revolver is a letter from Smith & Wesson Historian, Roy G. Jinks, that states this revolver was manufactured in 1889 but was open on the records therefore there is no shipping information available. He also states that this revolver was in a group of 50 units, that were completed as target models in both .32-44 and .38-44 calibers. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Revolver shows a professionally re-blued finish overall, with sharp markings and very few handling marks. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Cyl shows rough marks on face rear surface. Chambers are dark. Cyl has a slight drag-mark around rear periphery. Forcing cone of bbl shows pitting under boot. Hammer shows what appears to be generous amount of orig case coloring. Trigger guard also shows a generous amount of case color. Trigger shows a very generous amount of straw color. Grips are fine, slightly under-sized at front strap. Right escutcheon is loose as noted preventing removal of grips. A very attractive Smith & Wesson # 3 New Model Target with professionally restoration. 51033-67 TEP (2,000-4,000)