The left side of the barrel has the Parisian retailer marking "Fni pax Gastinne Renette a Paris." The revolver is cut for an unusual shoulder stock. A rectangular slot at the top of the back strap opens to a spring loaded lock which is activated by a push button on top of the back strap knuckle. Stock not included. This modification was performed by a talented professional outside the S&W factory. As S&W Roy Jinks noted in the accompanying factory letter, "It is my opinion after examining this revolver that the modification for a shoulder stock was completed in the shop of Gastine Renette of Paris, France. The workmanship is excellent and different from any I have seen before." The factory letter confirms the revolver was shipped on March 15, 1890 and delivered to von Lengerke & Antoine with locations in Chicago, Illinois and Paris, France. The revolver has target sights, the two-line S&W address/patent dates barrel rib marking, mismatched barrel latch ("26362"), and matching serial numbers on the butt, cylinder and barrel. Provenance: The Supica Collection

Fine, retaining 60% plus original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The grips are very good with some minor handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Action functions, but needs work as cylinder does not lock properly. A very interesting Parisian retailer marked S&W New Model No. 3 revolver cut for a very unusual shoulder stock.