.44 American model 3
It's been a while since I posted here and I was looking to get updated info from members on websites that show the known survivors from the 1000 gun order by the U.S. Army in 1870. To refresh members who may not know, the U.S. ordered 800 blue finish and 200 nickel finish model 3 Americans from Smith and Wesson in 1870. Serial numbers were from #0125 thru #2199. Delivery was finalized in early 1871 and they were shipped to several distribution points across the country. There is pretty good detail in Charles W. Pate's book Smith and Wesson American Model, but I was hoping to get more current data on survivors. Any recent selling values would be appreciated for insurance purposes as well. And, of course, any members out there that would like to share photos of theirs would be welcome on the forum. Thanks,
Gary
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