Introduced in 1878, the New Model Number Three came with a 6 1/2 inch barrel by default, making other lengths scarce today. Fixed sights, with the one-line address on the barrel rib, "44 S. & W. CTG" on the left side of the barrel, small S&W logo on the right side of the frame and matching numbers on the barrel, cylinder, and frame. Fitted with a casehardened hammer and trigger guard, as well as a pair of checkered S&W logo grips.