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18DT-1 SW RUSSIAN #33026

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:8,750.00 USD
18DT-1 SW RUSSIAN #33026
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Smith & Wesson Model 3 Second Model revolver in .44 caliber “Russian”, S/N 33026 and shipped to Hartley & Graham of New York in August of 1874 and finely New York style engraved possibly by L.D. Nimscke. This Lot Title subject revolver was found in Mexico by old time collector and author Lee Silva who obtained it from a prominent family’s private museum and sold it to Ray Biley in early 1990’s. There is a “R’ carved inside each Lot Title grip and slight traces of carving and inked scene on the right side that may have been a wreath with stars. The pistol shows 90%-95% bright original nickel finish with losses at the muzzle and straps and no polishing. The Lot Title metal surfaces are crisp and near excellent with well-defined edges and sharp address. Original colors on small parts, trigger, and screws. The grips are near fine with slight handling and minor edge wear. The bore is Lot Title excellent and ejector “Pops” with most of it’s original blue. The interior shows little to no use. The action is tight and the bore is near mint. The engraving is of high quality and genuine to the 19th century. The