Produced between 1887 and 1910, the Number Three Target was Smith & Wesson's first handgun purpose-made for target shooting. Paine bead front sight with adjustable notch rear sight fitted to the barrel latch. Rib has the two line address and patent markings, flanked by Maltese crosses. Matching numbers on the barrel, latch, cylinder and butt. Casehardened hammer and trigger guard, smooth trigger and checkered two piece hard rubber grips with Smith & Wesson imprints.

Very good, with 80% of the nickel finish. A bright steel patina is visible on the sides of the barrel and frame, with scattered light spotting, some pitting around the muzzle, and mild handling marks and flaking. Grips are very good, with some pressure dents and smoothing of the checkering. Bright and vivid case colors are visible on the hammer and guard. Mechanically very good.