Introduced in 1878. Pinned blade and square notch adjustable rear sight, barrel rib with the one-line address, left side of barrel stamped "44 S&W CTG," 1 9/16 inch "long" cylinder, and matching serial numbers on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder, barrel and barrel latch. Caliber marked New Model No. 3s are rarely encountered.

Very fine, retaining 85% plus original blue finish with a smooth brown-gray patina on the grip straps and high edge wear on the balance. 95% original case colors remain on the hammer and 40% on the trigger guard. The grips are also very fine with crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent.