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Rare Australian Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Revolver with 6 1/2'' Barrel, Stock & Holsters

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Rare Australian Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Revolver with 6 1/2'' Barrel, Stock & Holsters
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serial #23297, 44 S&W Russian, 6 1/2'' barrel with a mostly bright very good plus bore showing a few scattered spots of light pitting and otherwise mostly crisp rifling throughout. Only 30 revolvers were ordered by Australia with 6 1/2'' barrels, however sources indicate these were not cut for stocks, while this example is. The metal surfaces retain perhaps 60% original nickel finish flaking and blending with areas of gunmetal gray and mild gray-brown patina along with some scattered old oxidation staining and a few spots of light pitting on the left side of the barrel and along the cylinder flats. The hammer and triggerguard retain generous vibrant case-hardened colors throughout while the trigger shows good straw color in the more protected areas. The two-line barrel address and patent dates remain crisp and the butt shows proper broad arrow stamp. The black checkered hard rubber grips remain in about very good plus condition showing some lightly chipped points and dings from the years. The scratched number on the right panel is not visible and the remaining serialized parts are matching. Barrel-to-frame fit is solid and the action with rebounding hammer seems to function well mechanically. The included original shoulder stock is serial #23395 and also shows broad arrow stamp on the hardware, retaining about 95% original nickel finish. The walnut rates very fine showing some scattered light dings and the hard rubber buttplate shows a small chip at the toe and otherwise remains intact; the stock fits the frame nicely. Also included is an original brown leather flap holster and stock case that remain in very good plus condition showing some areas of old staining or darkening and some light to perhaps moderate drying and crackling along the edges. The stitching and hardware otherwise remains strong and intact, the inside flap of the holster shows a ''1'' stamp while the stock case shows a ''6'' and a broad arrow on the inside body. This is a wonderful complete ensemble for the advanced Smith & Wesson collector. (13C10826-599,216,195) {ANTIQUE} [Dr. W. Lloyd Hudson, Jr. Collection] (4000/6000)