^Lot 81 Remington-Smoot New Model No. 3 ''Saw Handle'' Revolver

Remington-Smoot New Model No. 3 ''Saw Handle'' Revolver, #NVSN, .38 Short CF cal., 3.75'' octagon barrel, nickel finish, two-piece black checkered hard rubber grips with ''R'' monogram, fixed half-moon blade front sight, and small notched rear sight. Top of the barrel is marked in one-line ''E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION, N.Y. PAT. W.S. SMOOT OCT. 21, 1873.'' Approx. 6,000 were manufactured with the saw-handle grip. Revolver is in fine condition, retaining approx. 95% of its original nickel finish. Factory markings are clear. Grips are excellent. Action is crisp and cycles smoothly. Bore is very good with scattered light erosion, rifling is clear. Est.: $600-$800. (Antique)(Michael Strietbeck Collection)