Manufactured from 1870 until 1874 with a total production of approximately 32,000 revolvers. This revolver is the second model variation of the number 3 American and was manufactured in the last year of production, 1874. Accompanied by a factory letter which confirms its shipment on March 3, 1874 to M.W. Robinson, New York City, which is Smith & Wesson's largest distributor. The shipment is listed as 52 revolvers in a mix of nickel and blue with smooth walnut grips. This revolver features finely executed New York style period scroll engraving on the barrel, cylinder, frame and back strap with about 80% coverage. Some of the assembly numbers appear to be mismatched. Nickel plated frame and fitted with a pair of ivory grips. Pinned front sight on solid rib barrel with S&W standard one line address.