Only approximately 310 Smith & Wesson New Model 3 Australian revolvers were manufactured, all with nickel finish, 7 inch barrels, and detachable shoulder stocks. They were shipped to Australia for the Southern Australian Colonial Police and carried in holster and scabbard on horseback in the wild Australian outback. It has the two-line barrel rib marking ending with the reissue patent date, an Australian broad arrow stamped on the butt, and matching serial numbers on the butt, cylinder, barrel and barrel latch. The stock is numbered to a different gun ("12835," only five numbers away from this revolver), has an Australian broad arrow, nickel plated hardware and S&W hard rubber buttplate. The leather flap holster is marked with an Australian broad arrow proof along with an illegible rack number on the inside of the flap. The leather stock scabbard is stamped with an Australian broad arrow and the rack number "71" on the inside.

Very fine, retaining 90% original nickel finish with the balance a smooth gray patina. 90% original case colors remain on the hammer, and patterns of original case colors remain on the trigger guard. There are a few scattered patches of pitting. The grips are very good with the left panel cracked on the bottom, some minor handling marks, and some worn checkering. Mechanically excellent. The stock is very good with the attaching hardware retaining 60% original nickel finish, a surface chip and minor handling marks on the walnut, and a chip on the buttplate at the toe. The leather accessories are good with minor handling marks and flex wear, a removed strap and hole on the back of the holster and a couple slits on the front of the scabbard. An exceptionally good original and unmolested Australian New Model 3! Provenance: Dr. Gerald Klaz collection.