Lot 285: Wells Fargo S&W New Model No. 3 Revolver with Factory Letter

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Introduced in 1878. Marked "W.F. & CO.EX." on right of barrel. Included factory letter lists this revolver by serial number in .44 S&W Russian as shipped on March 30, 1880, to M. W. Robinson, New York City, and states, "This shipment contained 100 units of this model with 6 inch barrels and nickel finishes..." The barrel has been shortened on this example.