Produced on order for the Ottoman Empire, the Turkish Contract New Model No. 3 was chambered for the .44 Henry Rimfire, a cartridge that was already on the decline on the domestic market but still in demand overseas. Springfield Armory provided the Ottoman government the services of one of their inspectors, A. F. Cameron, to serve as their representative and chief inspector for the contract run. His initials are marked on the top of the left grip panel on this revolver. The inspection mark "P" is visible on the rear face of the cylinder and the frame beneath the cylinder. The barrel latch is unnumbered. Matching serial numbers are on the butt, right grip panel, and cylinder. Provenance: The Supica Collection

Very good as a surviving Turkish contract New Model No.3 revolver in .44 rimfire in above average condition with 35% plus original blue finish remaining and smooth brown and gray patinas associated with a well traveled sidearm on the balance. The heavily worn grips are good and display similar honest working gun character and wear from years in the hand. Ejector needs work, otherwise action functions fine. Turkish contract S&W New Model No. 3 revolvers are not often encountered, so don't miss your chance to acquire a S&W rarity.