Kit required Revolver Smith and Wesson Frontier, New-Model N ° 3 Target.

Kit required Revolver Smith and Wesson Frontier, New-Model N ° 3 Target.
United States, XIXth
LT: 31cm; L. Barrel: 6 1/2 inches; Cal .: 44 Russian
Box L .: 35cm - W .: 20.5cm

Revolver Smith & Wesson New Model N ° 3 Frontier, Single action.
Model produced in 2072 copies between 1885 and 1908, some of which, like the model presented, have been modified to receive the 44 Russian cartridges.
90% nickel finish.
Fluted barrel, 6 shots, 39.9 mm long.
Round barrel, striped, mirror interior. Precision handlebars.
No wear on the mechanism.
Original marbled finish striker. Screw heads in good condition.
Hardened rubber stock pads with S&W monogram, flawless.
All parts at number: 1432

Waxed oak box, with handle and on the lid an engraved brass cartridge bearing the inscription: P. DURET LYON
Interior covered with green felt, with a lid compartment. It contains a burette, an empty original box of cartridges, a screwdriver, a swab and a cleaning rod.

Bibliography: Smith & WESSON 1857-1945 by Robert J. Neal & Roy G. Jinks, pages 192 to 194

Ref: 1104

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