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SMITH & WESSON
made before 1899

 

the best information about Smith & Wesson products
is the book by Jim Supica & Richard Nahas

New Model # 3 Single Action Revolver for the Australian Colonial Police with correct shoulder stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Model # 3 Single Action Revolver for the Australian Colonial Police with correct shoulder stock, matching serial # 13184 on butt, cylinder and latch, caliber .44 Russian, 7" ribbed barrel with fixed front sight and maker's name with patent dates on top, nickel plating more than 90% remaining, hard rubber grips. The function and condition are fine   There are only 250 made in the serial range 12202 - 13199.
The correct shoulder stock has a # out of the series but is not matching. Revolver and stock are marked with the "Broad Arrow" of the Australian Police. While the revolvers with matching numbers are very rare, with a correct stock the set is extremely rare. Please see Supica's and Nahas's book, Flayderman's # 5G-130.    sold

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