(A) SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 .44 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH MEXICAN SCRIMSHAWED GRIPS.

This model was offered from 1878 through 1908 and was very popular out West with documented ownership by Virgil Earp, Annie Oakley, Buffalo Bill, and possibly the gun that shot Jesse James. This example was period shortened to 4 - 5/8" with sight reset on barrel rib. The trigger guard is a western gunsmith hand made replacement. The period grips are bone with a flat profile and are scrimshaw carved on both panels. The right side features the eagle with snake in mouth and "Viva" in a banner. The left panel features a sword through the heart with a cross and "1910" in a banner. the same year Poncho Villa joined in the Mexican Revolution; this gun definitely has that south of the border look. CONDITION: Good. All metal is now a grey patina with overall age spotting. Mechanically fine. The firing pin is another homemade Western addition. The S&W barrel legend is still mostly visible with some missing from the shortened barrel and the bore is dark. Gun is housed in a period leather holster pouch with belt clip back.

Name

Value

Accessories

Holster

Barrel Length

4 - 5/8"

Caliber/Bore

.44 Russian

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

Smith & Wesson