Smith & Wesson New Model No. 320 Revolving Rifle
This is a Smith & Wesson New Model 320 Revolving Rifle with 16" barrel and original walnut stock, the gun is serial number 48. This is a very rare S&W and prized by collectors. I only had one other of these and that was a dug specimen without the stock, about twenty years ago. These just don't come up for sale. There were about 900 of these guns made in .32-44 caliber (as they were classed in 1876) and only around 200 with this 16" barrel. This particular gun is about antique fine condition with over 80% original blue, excellent bore, and excellent hard rubber grips and fore-end. The stock does have a few dings, no cracks and excellent butt plate. There are some abuses to the exterior of barrel and some old pitting to the frame (see thumbnails). It appears that the gun saw little use as the action is tight and perfect but either poor storage or possibly water damage added the pitting. Regardless of the condition whether poor or mint, this is one rare gun that you can't buy in any condition.
