Offered here is one of only 280 New Model No. 3s procured for the State of Maryland Militia, which fall in the 7126 to 7405 serial number range, the only U.S. martial issue of the New Model 3. The revolver is correctly stamped with "US" on the butt and Henry Nettleton's "HN" Ordnance inspection mark on the rear cylinder face, frame under the cylinder, and barrel. The barrel rib has the two-line address/patent dates marking. The right grip panel is numbered to a different gun. Matching serial numbers are on the butt, cylinder, barrel and barrel latch.

Fine, retaining 60% original nickel finish with the balance a smooth dark brown patina. Traces of silvered out case colors remain on the hammer and trigger guard. The replacement grips are very good with three notches near the bottom (left panel) and minor dings and scratches. The ejector system needs work, otherwise the action is fine. A very rare, Nettleton inspected U.S. military revolver worthy of addition to any martial handgun collection! Provenance: Dr. Gerald Klaz collection.