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Smith & Wesson No. 3 First Model American Revolver with Updated Latch

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Smith & Wesson No. 3 First Model American Revolver with Updated Latch
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serial #2219, 44 S&W American, 8'' barrel with an about good bore showing light pitting and oxidation its full-length and otherwise strong rifling throughout. According to Roy Jinks, this revolver was updated at the factory with the Second Model latch and hammer notch, indeed the latch is stamped in factory font ''2219'' matching the frame by serial number. The metal surfaces retain about 92% original nickel finish with most of the loss due to some flaking along the cylinder, breech area and muzzle toning to a medium brown patina, some smaller scattered freckles, light dings and the cylinder with some assembly marks. The triggerguard is nickel-plated while the hammer shows vibrant case-hardened colors, the trigger has nice dark gray oil-quenched case-hardening and the latch also has a blackened finish with flashes of fire blue. The single line barrel address and patent dates remain crisp and the smooth walnut grips remain in very fine condition showing a little older added oil finish and small flakes at the toes. The right panel is properly stamp-numbered matching the frame by serial number, the barrel is un-numbered and the cylinder is matching by assembly number. The front sight has been replaced during the period of use with a nickel bead on square base. Barrel-to-frame fit is solid and the half cock notch will require a little attention as it does not drop the bolt properly, however at full cock timing and lock-up are solid. An interesting variant for the Smith & Wesson collector. (13B10826-305) {ANTIQUE} [Dr. W. Lloyd Hudson, Jr. Collection] (4000/6000)