Smith And Wesson No. 3 Revolver Case With Additional Stock, Finished By Gastinne Renette.

Smith & Wesson N°3 Revolver case with additional stock, finished by Gastinne Renette.
United States - 1872 to 1874
Steel and wood
Total length Total: 36cm; Barrel length: 8 inches (203mm)
Caliber: 44 S&W

Smith & Wesson N°3 second model revolver. Round, rifled bore, tilting barrel with recessed top band, marked on top:
SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS USA PAT JULY 10 60 JAN 17 FEB 17 JULY 11 65 & AUG 24-69.
The original marking is completed by the inscription Fini par Gastinne Renette on one side and à Paris on the other.
Half-moon handlebars modified and dovetailed. Modified double rear sight.
Grooved, six-chamber barrel. Collective extractor.
Single-action operation. Central percussion.
Jaspered trigger guard and hammer.
Selected wood stock plates. The frame is equipped with a shaped piece designed to receive the additional stock.
Serial number on the heel and on a plate: 21981.
Bolt, cylinder, barrel and frame numbered 848.
90% blue finish.
Walnut stock.

This Smith & Wesson is in mint condition. Inside barrel and mirror chambers; perfect rifling. Also mechanically sound.

The wooden case is covered in black percaline, with a monogram on the handle. The interior is lined with burgundy felt and a screwdriver.

Item no.: 5293

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According to article L311-2 of the French Code de la sécurité intérieure, this collector's weapon is classified as a category D collectible. It is free to acquire and hold. We remind you that their sale is forbidden to minors.