The New Model No. 3 was an improved design of the original Model 3 and was introduced in 1878. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the two line address and patent dates "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A. PAT'D JAN 17 & 24. 65. JULY 11. 65./AUG 24. 69. APR 20. 75 FEB 20. & DEC 18. 1877 REISSUE JULY 25. 1871." It has the six-shot fluted cylinder with automatic ejector, a pinned half moon front sight and desirable walnut checkered diamond pattern grips. Matching numbers (33630) on the butt, barrel latch, and cylinder with the barrel having the number "34468B".

Very fine. The revolver retains 60% plus original blue finish concentrated on the frame with the balance a smooth brown-gray patina on the high edge of the barrel, typical of holster wear. The hammer and trigger guard retain 40% original case colors with what appears to be a pea-sized repair on the under side. The grips are fine with some minor handling marks and some blemishes in the checkering. Mechanically fine.