Manufactured from 1879 to 1887, the Model 320 revolving rifle is one of the rarest Smith & Wesson firearms produced with a total production of 977. These firearms were serial numbered from 1 to 977 and out of the 977 manufactured, 514 had the 18 inch barrel. This Model 320 was manufactured using the frame, cylinder and basic action of the New Model No. 3 revolver with some minor differences in the hammer and trigger, with the barrel being made of two pieces. A slot is cut into the butt and a hole drilled in the back strap to accommodate the shoulder stock. The rifle features an 18 inch barrel with a two leaf folding rear sight and globe front sight with cross hairs. The top of the rib is marked with the two line address/patent dates. The matching serial number appears on the butt, cylinder, barrel and barrel latch. Blue finish with casehardened hammer and trigger guard. The barrel is fitted with a checkered hard rubber red mottled forearm with the S&W monogram on the underside. The grips are matching with S&W monograms in a circle at the tops. The stock is smooth walnut with blue finished attaching iron and a checkered black hard rubber buttplate with S&W monogram. With rare original globe and peep sights.

Very good. The revolving rifle retains 30% plus original blue finish in and around the protected areas with a smooth brown patina on the balance. Some minor pitting is present (mostly on the cylinder). Traces of original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger guard. The forearm is very good with a minor chip missing and the grips are excellent with a few minor handling marks with overall crisp checkering. The stock is very good with traces of original blue finish remaining on the attaching iron and a number of pressure dents and scratches on the wood.