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August 11, 2004, 02:00 PM | #1 |
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Smith and Wesson break top
I posted about this a couple of years ago or so, finnaly got decent pics.
there is a 4 digit number stamped into the strap on the bottom of the butt. I think I know what it is, but any info would be greatly appreciated, and the owners are interested as well as it is a heirloom, NB
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August 11, 2004, 03:52 PM | #2 |
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Smith & Wesson No 3 American, First Model, standard type in sound condition. Looks like mostly brown patina. Is there any blue or case color remaining? What are the barrel rib markings?
Looks like there is a little hole in the extractor housing, is that 4-digit number (serial number) less than 1500? Should be, according to Blue Book. Caliber .44 S&W aka .44 American aka 44/100 S&W (There were a mighty few .44 Henry rimfires made.) Blue Book value in the low to middle thousands of dollars, depending on what a collector would call the condition. Nice. I suggest showing it over at www.smith-wessonforum.com and see what the experts say. |
August 11, 2004, 04:16 PM | #3 |
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>Smith & Wesson No 3 American, First Model, standard type in sound condition. Looks >like mostly brown patina. Is there any blue or case color remaining? What are the barrel >rib markings?
mostly brown Patina yes.. it did look to be sound based on my limited knowledge. I don't recall any blue or case, but the light wasn't good and I wasn't actually allowed (legaly) to handle it. but I would hazzard 98% patina Barrel Rib Markings "Smith and Wesson Springfield Mass USA PAT July 10 60 jan. 17. Feb 17 July 11 65 & aug 24 69" >Looks like there is a little hole in the extractor housing, is that 4-digit number (serial >number) less than 1500? Should be, according to Blue Book. high 1400's. looking to see if I have a better pic of the extracor housing. hope this is the right angle >Caliber .44 S&W aka .44 American aka 44/100 S&W (There were a mighty few .44 Henry >rimfires made.) >Blue Book value in the low to middle thousands of dollars, depending on what a collector >would call the condition. Nice. I think you made someones day! they have it as a heirloom, one of them "mysterious relitives", seems someone jumped ship off a Brit Merchie in Oregon in the late 1800's I suggest showing it over at www.smith-wessonforum.com and see what the experts say. will do, thanks for the info.. NB
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August 11, 2004, 04:33 PM | #4 |
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I am not a S&W collector person, but the markings are correct according to Flayderman. Sounds and looks like a nice piece with family history.
Curious, though. How come you were not allowed to legally handle it? |
August 11, 2004, 04:51 PM | #5 |
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I'm a Legal Resident Alien, (came into the country legaly and everything), Washington state (where this pistol is) has a law saying Aliens need a special permit to even be in possession of a firearm, but I live in Idaho, so therefore can not be issued the permit. but I still have to have it to handle firearms in WA state.. catch 22
my wife sure had a good time thought! wish I had gotten some pics of her fondling it
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