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Attractive English Proofed Smith & Wesson New Model Number Three Target Revolver with 7 1/2 inch Bar

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 8,500.00 USD
Attractive English Proofed Smith & Wesson New Model Number Three Target Revolver with 7 1/2 inch Bar
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Estimate: $6000 - 8500
Competing against Colt's Bisley Model Single Action, as well as the English-made target arms, Smith & Wesson New Model Number Three Target found many buyers overseas, and was considered one of the top competition revolvers through the close of the black powder era. Patridge blade front and adjustable "V" notch target rear sights, with the one line Springfield address on the rib and matching numbers on the latch, barrel, cylinder and butt. A number of English proofs have been added to the weapon, including crossed scepters on the barrel, in each flute, and on the frame, a "crown/R" on the barrel, "crown/(V)" and "crown/(GP)" on the barrel and cylinder, and rare "NOT ENGLISH MAKE" on the right side of the frame. Fitted with a wide checkered target hammer and checkered select gradewalnut grips.
BBL: 7 1/2 inch solid rib
Stock:
Gauge: 455
Finish: blue
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 34006
Condition: Excellent, with 98% of the original blue finish, showing only minor edge wear and collector type handling marks overall. The hammer and triggerguard exhibit vibrant original beautiful case colors which have silvered out on exposed edges. The select grade grips are excellent. Mechanically excellent.