2020 September Premier, Volume I

BOTH SIDES PICTURED
The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection
LOT 216
Cased Rare Nickel Plated Smith & Wesson
Model 320 Revolving Rifle - Serial no. 456,
320 cal., 20 inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish,
hard rubber grips. Manufactured from 1879 to 1887, the
Model 320 revolving rifle is one of the rarest Smith &
Wesson firearms produced with a total production of
977. These firearms were serial numbered from 1 to 977,
and out of the 977 manufactured, 224 had the 20 inch
barrel. The Model 320 was manufactured in three barrel
lengths of 16, 18, and 20 inches with 20 being the rarest length. Only approximately 85-90 feature
nickel finish. That is less than 10% of all production! The 20 inch barrel has a blade front sight and two leaf folding
rear sight and is stamped with the two-line address/patent dates marking. Matching serial numbers are on the butt, cylinder, barrel and barrel latch. The forearm and
grips are checkered red mottled hard rubber with S&W monogram. Comes with the correct and proper period case.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 60% original nickel plating with the balance a mixture of smooth brown and gray patinas along with some cleaned pitting. Traces of original
case colors remain on the hammer and trigger guard. The forearm and grips are very fine with a few scattered minor handling marks and crisp checkering overall.
Mechanically excellent. The well worn and repaired case is poor with added interior straps.
Provenance: Dr. Gerald Klaz collection.
Estimate: 8000 - 11000
BOTH SIDES PICTURED
LOT 217
Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver with Scarce Shoulder
Stock - Serial no. 23401, 44 S&W Russian cal., 6 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, hard rubber
grips. Introduced in 1878, this revolver falls within one of the serial ranges known to include
New Model No. 3s shipped to Takata & Co. of Yokohama for delivery to the Japanese Navy. A few within the 23000 serial
number range are also known to have been purchased by the Australian government. Matching serial numbers are on the butt,
cylinder, barrel and barrel latch. Comes with a period correct and proper scarce shoulder stock numbered to a different gun and
featuring nickel plated attaching hardware and hard rubber S&W buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 80% original nickel finish with the balance a smooth gray patina mixed with a few patches of pitting. 40%
original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger guard. The grips are excellent with some minor handling evidence (mostly towards the bottoms) and crisp checkering. Mechanically
excellent. The stock is very fine with 97% original nickel finish remaining, some paint splattering on right side and minimal handling marks.
Provenance: Dr. Gerald Klaz collection.
Estimate: 4500 - 6500
Collector’s Fact
Of the 977
manufactured, only
224 were produced
with a 20 inch barrel.
206
LOT 218
Desirable and Excellent Smith & Wesson .44 Single Action
Revolver Stock with Factory Box - Offered here is a S&W
walnut stock extension designed for use with S&W .44 frame
Model No. 3 series revolvers. It has nickel plated attaching
hardware and a checkered S&W hard rubber buttplate. Comes
with a correct and proper S&W box.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% plus original nickel plating
on the attaching iron and very limited handling evidence on the wood. The box is very fine with very minimal wear and
retaining nearly all of the end label. A great addition to your antique S&W collection!
Provenance: Dr. Gerald Klaz collection.
Estimate: 1000 - 1700