The accompanying factory letter states this revolver was shipped on May 22, 1880 and delivered to Dale & Gale Schoverling of New York City. No other details are provided. The right side of the barrel has the Parisian retailer marking "HOULLER BLANCHARD." The barrel rib has the two-line S&W address/patent dates marking. Matching serial numbers appear on the butt, cylinder, barrel latch, and barrel. The revolver is cut for a shoulder stock, and comes with a period correct and proper, scarce shoulder stock featuring nickel plated attaching hardware and hard rubber S&W buttplate. The period correct stock box is also included. Provenance: The Supica Collection

Fine, retaining 70% original nickel plating with a smooth gray patina on the balance. 40% original case colors remain on the hammer. The well worn grips are good. Mechanically excellent. The stock box is very good with a few tape repaired corners and a partial end label. The stock is very fine with 90% original nickel plating with some scratches, light specks of pitting on exposed areas, and some minor handling marks on the wood. A Parisian retailer marked S&W New Model No. 3 revolver accompanied with a scarce shoulder stock and stock box.