Introduced in 1878, this Parisian retailer marked and cased collector's choice condition pair of S&W New Model No. 3 revolvers are only 40 serial numbers apart. The left side of each barrel has the Parisian retailer marking: "H. Faure Le Page a Paris." Each top strap features an engraved monogram for Luis Arrieta Canas. Canas' full name appears on the inscription plaque on the exterior of the case lid. The revolvers have custom dealer added trigger guard finger spurs. French proofs are found on the cylinders. Matching serial numbers are on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder, barrel and barrel latch. The double gun fitted retailer case is embossed "FAURE-LEPAGE/8.RUE DE RICHELIEU/A PARIS" on the inside of the lid, has a "Luis Arrieta Canas" engraved inlaid brass inscription plaque on the exterior of the lid, and contains a case key and two brass tipped wooden cleaning rods. A graduate of the Law School of the University of Chile, Luis Arrieta Canas (1861-1961) was a champion of Chilean arts, especially music. He used land purchased from his father to build the main centers of Chilean arts of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Perhaps his most important contribution to the arts was the founding of Penalolen Musical Days, an experience for both performers and fans that introduced then still unknown musicians and musical styles to Chile.

Excellent, retaining 99% plus dealer applied nickel finish showing limited handling evidence. Vibrant original case colors remain on the hammer. The grips are also excellent with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.

As described in "A". Provenance: Dr. Gerald Klaz collection; Private Collection

Excellent, retaining 99% dealer applied nickel finish with very slight flaking and limited handling marks. Vibrant original case colors remain on the hammer. The grips are also excellent with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with a cracked lid, minor handling/storage marks throughout, and typical high edge wear on the lining. This set of Parisian retailer marked and cased New Model No. 3 revolvers with the added bonus of belonging to Luis Arrieta Canas would be hard to improve upon. A must have for the serious S&W collector.