Manufactured circa 1881 to 1913, also known as the New Model Navy No 3, with a total production of 53,590. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the two line address/patent dates. The matching serial number is marked on the butt, rear face of the cylinder, barrel latch and barrel. Pinned blade front and fixed notch rear sights. Nickel finish with casehardened hammer and trigger and blue barrel latch and trigger guard. Fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the S&W logo at the top and patent date on the lower left. The inside of the right grip panel is correctly marked with the matching serial number.

Excellent. The revolver retains 99% original nickel finish with some minor pitting on the cylinder, scattered minor bubbling and some minor handling marks. The hammer and trigger retain most of the original bright case colors with both showing signs of normal cycling wear. The trigger guard retains 60% original bright blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The grips are excellent with a few minor dings and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The markings are crisp and clear.