President Roosevelt’s Smith & Wesson up for auction

President Theodore Roosevelt’s Smith & Wesson New Model No. Rock Island Auction Company’s December Prime Auction will have a 3 revolver up for auction. Although firearms and America are intrinsically linked, there are only a few presidents who are familiar with them. President Theodore Roosevelt and his Smith & Wesson No. Three single-action revolvers will be available in Rock Island Auction Company’s December Premier Auction. Unlike most S&W New Model No. This revolver is chambered for.38 Long Colt rather than.44 Smith & Wesson Russian, unlike most S&W New Model No. This makes it unique beyond its historical provenance. An included factory letter confirms that the Smith revolver was shipped to a “Colonel Roosevelt”, who was heading to San Antonio to train Rough Riders. The gun was given to James Amos, President Roosevelt’s former valet, and bodyguard, after his death. Amos claimed that the president kept the Smith & Wesson on the White House’s nightstand. Amos likely passed the revolver down through his family until it was sold. The 3 could be yours. It will be listed in Rock Island Auction Company’s December Premier Auction (Dec. 9 through Dec. 11) and is estimated to fetch between $800,000 and $1,400,000.For more information on the revolver or the upcoming auction, please visit rockislandauction.com.More Historical Firearms:NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Storm Tactical Printable Target Pack62 Printable MOA Targets with DOT Drills – Rifle Range in YARDSThis impressive target pack from our friends at Storm Tactical contains62 printable targetsfor rifle and handgun range use. Target grids and bullseye sizes can be downloaded in MOA. This is a great option for long-range shooting. Enter your email address below.