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Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Revolver with Extra Barrel & Cylinder

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Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Revolver with Extra Barrel & Cylinder
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serial #848 (cylinder), 32-44 S&W and 44 S&W Russian, 6 1/2'' 32-44 barrel with a partially bright very good bore showing scattered light pitting and oxidation with otherwise strong rifling and 8'' 44 barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is an interesting revolver showing just an ''8'' on the frame (obscured due to an added screw) and ''848'' on the 44 S&W cylinder and the 32-44 cylinder, barrel and latch. The 44 barrel is stamped only with a ''2'' and its latch is un-numbered. The 44 barrel is currently installed and the metal surfaces retain about 65-70% original bright blue with scattered flaking toning to mild gray-brown patina, some light dings and oxidation staining, and the cylinder flats with moderate wear. The hammer retains fine case-hardened colors while the triggerguard is a pleasant smoky gray and the barrel shows simplified address and cartridge designation on the left side. There is an added partially drilled hole and another added small screw along the front gripstrap. The checkered black hard rubber grips remain in very fine condition showing some scattered light dings and slight toning to brown. Both sets of barrels are equipped with factory target sights and the 32-44 target barrel and cylinder retain perhaps 40% original bright blue with the balance flaked and toned to medium gray-brown patina showing some scattered oxidation speckling and pinprick pitting. The barrel rib shows crisp two-line address and patent dates. Barrel-to-frame fit is solid and the action generally seems to function well mechanically, the 44 cylinder very sporadically not timing correctly. An interesting combination set for the Smith & Wesson collector. (13B10826-604) {ANTIQUE} [Dr. W. Lloyd Hudson, Jr. Collection] (3500/5000)