Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Revolver, .32 S&W (like New) $5500

Please text anytime 6476871484. Fully functional antique revolver in perfect like new and ready to shoot condition ,very good action. Everything works perfectly as it should.

No PAL required.
Comes with FRT RCMP paperwork and factory letter.
Tested fired with modern smokeless powder ammo and can use safely any type of modern ammo.

This one is a really unique with factory letter, it was a custom ordered item, late in the production run of the 32-44's. Usually, the 42-44's and 38-44's were numbered in their own serial number range, however this one is in the normal range of New Model No. 3's. because no "stock" 32-44's were available anymore, and S&W had to make one from a New Model destined for Japan. This one also has rebounding hammer not found on the regular 32-44 Target versions. The factory letter states that a single gun in this caliber was ordered by special order of Charles Osborne & Co. of Birmingham. It was ordered in nickel, with a 6 1/2 inch barrel, walnut grips, and adjustable sights. It is in excellent condition with the original nickel intact. The markings are crisp and complete. Matching serial numbers on the barrel, cylinder, frame, and latch. The walnut grips are fine and undamaged. The bore is mirror bright, with sharp rifling. SN 30822 rated excellent like new.

Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Target Revolver, .32-44 Caliber, SCARCE, Letter
This scarce version of the New Model No. 3 is chambered for the 32-44 cartridge but It is essentially a .32 S&W long and also can use 7.5mm Swiss Service Revolver ammo. The gun has a no. 3 frame, and seriously overbuild with extra thick barrel and cylinder walls ought to make it especially strong, even for smokeless powder. The New Model No. 3 Target played a significant role in Smith & Wesson's history, since it was the first production model produced by the firm in a target configuration. The target version development began in 1886 when a then famous competition between the country's best shots made headlines. Ira Paine and Frederick Bennett competed in a series of highly publicized matches for the American 100 shot record. The following year Paine, who shot professionally for S&W, approached Dan Wesson with the idea of turning the No. 3 frame into target gun, with special sights.  Target version was discontinued in 1910. In all, only 2,930 was made in .32 cal.