Nearly one third of all New Model 3 revolvers were exported to Japan for military use. This revolver was likely once shipped by Takata & Co. to the Toyokawa Naval Base given the combination of 6 1/2 inch barrel length and the plain anchor stamped on the knuckle of the back strap. It has a half-moon blade front sight and notch rear sight. The two line address and patent information is marked on the top of the rib. The matching serial number is marked on the barrel, latch, cylinder, butt, and on the underside of the left grip panel. The grips are checkered walnut.