Introduced in 1887, this is one of 1,413 New Model No. 3 Target Revolver S&W manufactured in .38-44 S&W caliber. The revolver features a pinned blade front sight, adjustable "U" notch rear sight, 1 7/16 inch cylinder, and matching serial number on the butt, right grip frame, cylinder, barrel, and barrel latch. The New Model No. 3 Target Model dominated target competitions in the late 1800s, and are found in the serial number range below 4,333. The revolver is pictured in Supica and Nahas' "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 4th Edition" on page 120. Provenance: The Supica Collection

Very fine, retaining 90% plus original nickel plating with slight frosting on rear of frame. The trigger guard has faded to an attractive gray. The hammer retains 95% original case colors. The grips are also very fine with some minor handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.