Lot #417a - SCARCE, CASED SMITH & WESSON 320 REVOLVING RIFLE
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Auction House:Australian Arms Auctions
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Sale Name:May 2013 Arms Auction
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Sale Date:04 May 2013 ~ 6pm
05 May 2013 ~ 10am -
Lot #:417a
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Lot Description:SCARCE, CASED SMITH & WESSON 320 REVOLVING RIFLE
320 Rev R; 6 shot; 457mm; 18” rnd barrel with 2 line address & integral rib; vg shiny bore with just a few lt marks; globe front sight with flip over dbl rear sight; 70% orig blue finish to metal, the balance turning plum; case hardening colour to hammer; red & black gutta percha forend with S&W monogram; chequered brown & black gutta percha grips with S&W monogram; butt cut for shoulder stock assembly; shoulder stock with 80% blue finish to metal; chequered gutta percha butt plate with S&W monogram; butt has no s/n; exc wo & cond. -
Notes:In orig cardboard case with brass corners, handle & broken straps; the case needs repair as it’s done its job protecting its contents; cleaning rod present but no tang peep sight. Only 977 were made between 1879 & 1887. This one probably the 1st year of production. #123 L/R
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Estimate:A$20,000 - 30,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Militaria & Weapons
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