Lot Essay
Although not completed and shipped until circa 1910, it is accepted that the frames for this series of revolvers were manufactured by 1898 classing it as an antique firearm under U.S. regulations.
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SMITH & WESSON, SPRINGFIELD, SERIAL NO. 33701, CIRCA 1910
Details
A FINE .44 (RUSSIAN) 'NEW MODEL NO.3' SIX-SHOT SINGLE-ACTION REVOLVER
SMITH & WESSON, SPRINGFIELD, SERIAL NO. 33701, CIRCA 1910
With 6 ½ in. (16.5 cm.) barrel, address without patent dates, the barrel, cylinder and frame retaining virtually all their original blued finish, case-hardened hammer and trigger-guard, and factory mother-of-pearl grips each with inset 'S&W' monogram
SMITH & WESSON, SPRINGFIELD, SERIAL NO. 33701, CIRCA 1910
With 6 ½ in. (16.5 cm.) barrel, address without patent dates, the barrel, cylinder and frame retaining virtually all their original blued finish, case-hardened hammer and trigger-guard, and factory mother-of-pearl grips each with inset 'S&W' monogram
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