There were only 100 of these .38 Safety Hammerless revolvers sold to the U.S. Government in May of 1890, making these one of the most difficult and desirable of all U.S. contract arms. The revolvers are Third Models, but they are in the Second Model serial number range, 41333 - 41470 (note serial number of this revolver). The revolver has the push button barrel release, two-line address/patent dates on the top of the barrel rib and is marked ''U.S." on the left side of the barrel lug. Casehardened trigger, five-shot fluted cylinder and checkered hard rubber grips with S&W logos at the top. Matching serial numbers are on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder, and barrel.

Fine, retaining 50% original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The grips are also fine with some minor handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A U.S. Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless Army Test Revolver missing from even the most advanced public or private collections.